Rhinocerebral mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus arrhizus var. tonkinensis

Abstract

Mucormycosis is a rare life-threatening opportunistic infection caused by fungi of the order Mucorales. We report a case of rhinocerebral mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus arrhizus var. tonkinensis, the first formally reported case in the literature. Early diagnosis, reversal of predisposing factors, surgical debridement and prompt administration of antifungal therapy are critical for good outcome.

Keywords: Mucormycosis; Rhizopus arrhizus; Toxic epidermal necrolysis.