Case Series of Cutaneous Mucormycosis in Setting of Herpesviridae Infection

Abstract

Mucormycosis is an aggressive infection caused by an angioinvasive fungus that results in significant human disease. It most commonly manifests as rhinocerebral, pulmonary, and cutaneous infections. Among healthcare‐associated mucormycosis, cutaneous manifestations are the most common, accounting for >50% of infections. Although mucormycosis can remain limited to the skin, it has the potential to disseminate hematogenously if left unrecognized or untreated, particularly in patients with multiple risk factors.

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