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September 18, 2025LifeOpen Access

Cutaneous and Lymphangitic Infection Caused by Purpureocillium lilacinum in Immunocompromised Patients: A Case Report with a Narrative Review of the Literature

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TLTommaso LupiaCSCristina SardaFCFrancesca Canta

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Overview

Case report reveals cutaneous infections linked to purpureocillium lilacinum in immunocompromised patients, suggesting urgent diagnostic strategies.

Key Points

  • Early diagnosis and appropriate antifungal treatment are crucial for managing purpureocillium lilacinum infections.
  • The review assessed clinical features and outcomes of cutaneous infections in immunocompromised patients over the last 20 years.
  • Innovative molecular biology methods enhance the diagnostic process alongside traditional techniques.
  • A lack of standardized therapeutic regimens highlights the need for further research into antifungal agents for effective treatment.

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Lupia et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d462ca31b076d99fa622e7https://doi.org/10.3390/life15091453
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