Fungal arthritis due to Pseudallescheria boydii (Scedosporium apiospermum).

  • 1 April 1994
    • journal article
    • case report
    • Vol. 21  (4) , 766-8
Abstract
Musculoskeletal infections by fungal agents are uncommon conditions. Pseudallescheria boydii is an ubiquitous saprophytic fungus frequently involved in maduromycosis but rarely in septic arthritis. We describe a case of Pseudallescheria boydii destructive suppurative arthritis and osteomyelitis of the knee in an adult Guadeloupean man. Osteoarticular infections due to Pseudallescheria boydii are reviewed.

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