Fusariosis

Definition

Fusariosis describes a superficial, locally invasive, disseminated infection with the pathogenic fungus species, Fusarium, often found in soil and water, which is mainly transmitted to humans through traumatic inoculation and that manifests with keratitis, onychomycosis and less frequently peritonitis and cellulitis. In the immunocompromised, disseminated fusariosis is more common and it manifests with refractory fever, skin lesions (ecthyma-like, target, and multiple subcutaneous nodules), severe myalgias and sino-pulmonary infections.

Also known as Fusarium caused disease or disorder, Fusarium disease or disorder, Fusarium infection, Fusarium infectious disease — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 0050289 per MONDO
• MESH D060585 per MONDO
• Orphanet 228119 per MONDO
• SCTID 64250002 per MONDO
• UMLS C0276758 per MONDO

Drugs indicated