Alternaria infection of the skin and joints. A report of two cases involving the hand
Lespessailles, E.; Kerdraon, R.; Michenet, P.; Barthez, J.P.; Mille, C.; Benhamou, C.L.
Revue du Rhumatisme 66(10): 509-511
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1169-8446 PMID: 10567981 Document Number: 498846
Alternaria is a fungus that is usually saprophytic but occasionally causes skin infections. Involvement of other structures is exceedingly rare. We report two cases in which a joint was also affected. The possible precipitating role of intraarticular glucocorticoid therapy is discussed. Both patients achieved a full recovery after itraconazole therapy, given for 12 and seven months, respectively.