Infection due to Absidia corymbifera in a patient with a massive crush trauma of the foot. | Canada Hyperbarics Skip to main content
Clinical Study The Journal of infection 1999

Infection due to Absidia corymbifera in a patient with a massive crush trauma of the foot.

Scalise A, Barchiesi F, Viviani MA, Arzeni D, Bertani A, Scalise G — The Journal of infection, 1999

View Original on PubMed PMID 10424801
Tier 2, Indexed

Automatically imported from PubMed based on relevance criteria.

Summary

What Researchers Did

Doctors treated a patient who developed a severe fungal infection in their foot after a massive crush injury.

What They Found

The patient's infection, caused by *Absidia corymbifera*, showed rapid clinical and microbiological resolution when treated with a combination of systemic and local antifungal therapy (ketoconazole) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Canadian Relevance

No direct Canadian connection identified.

Study Limitations

This report describes only one patient, so larger controlled studies are needed to confirm

This plain-language summary is generated with AI assistance and checked against the source abstract before publication. See our editorial policy.

Was this summary helpful?

Study Details

Study Type Clinical Study
Category Infection
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 10424801
Year Published 1999
Journal The Journal of infection
MeSH Terms Absidia; Aged; Antifungal Agents; Combined Modality Therapy; Foot Injuries; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Male; Microbial Sensitivity Tests; Mucormycosis; Treatment Outcome

Cite This Study

Share

Related Research

Undersea Hyperb Med | 2021 Review

Hyperbaric oxygen for refractory osteomyelitis

Hart BB, Wilson BM, Shao Z, et al.
Biomed Pharmacother | 2018 Review

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: antimicrobial mechanisms and clinical application for infections

Memar MY, Yekani M, Alizadeh N, et al.
Am J Surg | 2005 Review

Hyperbaric oxygen as adjuvant therapy in the management of necrotizing fasciitis

Jallali N, Withey S, Butler PE.
Eur J Surg Suppl | 1993 Clinical Study

Hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of gas gangrene and perineal necrotizing fasciitis: a clinical and experimental study

Hirn M, Niinikoski J, Lehtonen OP.
Ann Chir Gynaecol | 2000 Clinical Study

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in acute necrotizing infections with a special reference to the effects on tissue gas tensions

Korhonen K, Kuttila K, Niinikoski J.
See all Infection research
View on PubMed Back to Research Library

Find a Canadian Clinic

Browse verified hyperbaric facilities across Canada.

View Canadian Facilities

Disclaimer: This study summary is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. The information presented reflects the findings of the original research authors and may not represent the views of Canada Hyperbarics. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making treatment decisions.

Last reviewed: April 2, 2026 | Reviewed by: Canada Hyperbarics Editorial Team | Editorial process | Research sources | Counts & methodology