Fusariosis

Fusariosis
SpecialtyDermatology, infectious diseases 
Risk factorsNeutropenia, blood cancer
PrognosisPoor

Fusariosis is an infection seen in people with low neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that fights infection. It is a significant opportunistic pathogen in people with blood cancer.: 330 

It is associated with infections with Fusarium species, such as Fusarium proliferatum. It is fatal in more than half of cases.

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