Pythium aphanidermatum Infection Following Combat Trauma

Abstract

Pythium aphanidermatum is a fungus-like plant pathogen which has never been reported as a cause of human infection. We report a case of P. aphanidermatum invasive wound infection in a 21-year-old male injured during combat operations in Afghanistan.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA618760

Entities

People

  • Brian L. Wickes
  • Christopher E. White
  • Deanna A. Sutton
  • Duane R. Hospenthal
  • Elizabeth H. Thompson
  • Evan M. Renz
  • Peter J. Blatz
  • Tatjana P. Calvano
  • Todd J. Vento

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cells
  • Combat Injuries
  • Debridement
  • Fungi
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Lower Extremity
  • Wound Infections
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

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  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Virology (or Medical Virology).