Volume 8, Issue 3 (2019)                   WJPS 2019, 8(3): 406-409 | Back to browse issues page

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1- Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Michael D. Hendrix Burn Research Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA , n_goussous@hotmail.com
2- Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Michael D. Hendrix Burn Research Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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Fungal infections are becoming increasingly recognized among burn patients. Infection with Fusarium, a filamentous mold, is rarely encountered and mainly seen in immunocompromised patients. High mortality and morbidity were reported with these virulent infections. We present a rare case of refractory septic shock from upper extremity fungal infection with Fusarium solani in a burn patient. Multiple operative debridements and below elbow amputation caused resolution of septic shock. Closure was achieved with a split thickness skin graft. Aggressive approach should be adopted in managing burn patients with Fusarium infection. Serial debridements and extremity amputation should be considered in attempts to improve survival.

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ePublished: 2019/09/13

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