Ann Dermatol.
1997 Jan;9(1):41-45. 10.5021/ad.1997.9.1.41.
A Case of Opportunistic Skin Infection with Saccharomyces
- KMID: 2360421
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1997.9.1.41
Abstract
- Saccharomyces is an ascospore-producing yeast that is commonly employed in the brewery and bakery industries. We report a case of opportunistic skin infection with Saccharomyces in a 62-year-old female whose defense was impaired by immunosuppression. Previously reported cases have been treated with amphotericin B or ketoconazole and our patient respbnded to fluconazole.
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