Cutaneous mucormycosis is the third most common clinical type of mucormycosis. The signs
and symptoms vary widely, and it is important to make the diagnosis as early as possible in …

Necrotizing mucormycosis is a devastating complication of wounds incurred in the setting of
military (combat) injuries, natural disasters, burns, or other civilian trauma. Apophysomyces …

Introduction During recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, improved survivability in severe
trauma corresponded with a rise in the proportion of trauma-related infections, including …

Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a rare but serious complication of traumatic injury. The
purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology, natural history, mycology, risk factors …

In more than a decade of war, numerous advancements have been made to improve overall
combat-related mortality. Battlefield case-fatality rates (CFRs) have declined steadily …

Dismounted Complex Blast Injuries: A Comprehensive Review of... : Journal of the American
College of Surgeons Dismounted Complex Blast Injuries: A Comprehensive Review of the …

Combat-related invasive fungal (mold) wound infections (IFIs) have emerged as an
important and morbid complication following explosive blast injuries among military …

ABSTRACT Introduction During Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, an outbreak of
combat-related invasive fungal wound infections (IFIs) emerged among casualties with …

Trauma-related invasive fungal wound infections (IFIs) are associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Early identification and treatment are critical. Traditional …

Invasive fungal wound infections (IFIs) were an unexpected complication associated with
blast-related wounds during Operation Enduring Freedom. Between 2010 and 2012, IFI …