Primary cutaneous aspergillosis in an immunocompetent patient: successful treatment with oral voriconazole
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- DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2009.00971.x
Primary cutaneous aspergillosis in an immunocompetent patient: successful treatment with oral voriconazole
Abstract
We report a case of primary cutaneous aspergillosis in an immunocompetent child that responded rapidly to oral voriconazole therapy. Voriconazole may be considered as a treatment option for pediatric patients with primary cutaneous aspergillosis.
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