Abstract

SABAN, Melina et al. Severe skin and soft tissue infection due to Fusarium oxysporum associated with subcutaneous insulin administration. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2023, vol.83, n.1, pp.138-141. ISSN 0025-7680.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a very prevalent chronic disease. Among the treatments for DM, insulin is the most potent antidiabetic agent. However a significant proportion of patients fail to achieve Errors in the application of insulin are an important and correctable factor in many cases. We present the case of a patient with DM who, due to poor insulin application technique and hygiene, develops a skin and soft tissue infection with subsequent appearance of Fusarium oxysporum. It is important to emphasize the relevance of diabetes education in insulin ized patients and the role of diabetes educators in their care. On the other hand, it is important to emphasize the importance of taking cultures by soft tissue puncture in case of local signs of infection.

Keywords : Diabetes mellitus; Fusarium oxysporum; Insulin.

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