A 23-year-old man from North Africa with a genetic immune disorder (CARD9 deficiency) developed a serious fungal skin infection with deep tissue involvement. The infection caused multiple pus-filled pockets and hair loss on his scalp. Doctors treated him with both antifungal medications and surgery to drain the infected areas, resulting in complete healing after two weeks.
Researchers in Shanghai studied 33 patients with deep skin fungal infections that had become increasingly common in the area. They identified 13 different fungal species causing these infections, most commonly Candida parapsilosis, Trichophyton rubrum, and Sporothrix schenckii. Patients were treated with antifungal medications tailored to the specific fungus and its drug sensitivity, with most patients recovering completely, though some experienced relapses, emphasizing the importance of long-term follow-up care.
A 23-year-old woman developed a severe fungal infection in her genital area caused by a fungus typically found in dogs. The infection initially appeared bacterial and did not respond to antibiotics. Fungal cultures identified Microsporum canis, which was successfully treated with oral antifungal medications, though the patient experienced some scarring and pigmentation changes.