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ArticleCase reports in dermatology

Cutaneous Mucormycosis following a Spider Bite: A Rare and Challenging Case.

Shaban Abudaowd, Anas Hussien, Jamal Abdallah, Mohammad Alami, Nader Banat, Belal Yousef Alshawamreh, Izzeddin A Bakri, Albara Abed, Safwat Rafi Zidat

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Shaban AbudaowdFaculty of Medicine, Hebron University, Hebron, Palestine.
Anas HussienFaculty of Medicine, Hebron University, Hebron, Palestine.
Jamal AbdallahFaculty of Medicine, Hebron University, Hebron, Palestine.
Mohammad AlamiFaculty of Medicine, Hebron University, Hebron, Palestine.
Nader BanatFaculty of Medicine, Hebron University, Hebron, Palestine.
Belal Yousef AlshawamrehDepartment of Nephrologist, Al-Ahli Hospital, Hebron, Palestine.
Izzeddin A BakriDepartment of Pathologist, Al-Ahli Hospital, Hebron, Palestine.
Albara AbedDepartment of Orthopedics, Al-Ahli Hospital, Hebron, Palestine.
Safwat Rafi ZidatInfectious Disease Specialist, Al-Ahli Hospital, Hebron, Palestine.

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Introduction: Mucormycosis is a rare and life-threatening fungal infection caused by Mucorales, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals such as those with diabetes or organ transplants. While it typically involves the sinuses, lungs, or central nervous system, cutaneous mucormycosis following minor trauma, including spider bites, is extremely uncommon. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 44-year-old Palestinian man with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and a history of renal transplant on immunosuppressive therapy who developed progressive pain, swelling, and erythema of the right forearm after a spider bite. Despite empirical antibiotic therapy, the lesion worsened, with necrosis and bullae formation. Biopsy confirmed mucormycosis, and cultures also revealed methicillin-resistant Conclusion: This case highlights an atypical presentation of cutaneous mucormycosis following a spider bite in an immunocompromised patient. Early recognition, prompt initiation of antifungal therapy, and aggressive surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in such rare and complex infections.

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Diabetes mellitusFungal infectionImmunocompromisedMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusMucormycosisRenal transplantSpider bite

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