# Traumatic Wound Infection with Graphium

## Authors

- Chun-Liang Wu ([ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7311-4485)) — Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying
- Chien-Ming Chao ([ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0235-9060)) — Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying
- Wei-Ting Lin ([ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9915-1719)) — Chi Mei Medical Center

## Article information

- **Journal:** The Ulutas Medical Journal (Ulutas Med J), ISSN 2149-388X
- **Issue:** Volume 4, Issue 1 (2018), pages 44–46
- **Article type:** Case Report
- **Published online:** 2018-03-29
- **DOI:** [10.5455/umj.20181126062738](https://doi.org/10.5455/umj.20181126062738)
- **Licence:** [CC BY-NC 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
- **Article page:** https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/?mno=284199
- **PDF:** https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/pdf/284199.pdf

## Abstract

Graphium species are filamentous fungi and belong to the family of Ascomycota. They have been recovered from soil, plant debris, woody substrates, manure, and polluted water, and most of them are plant pathogens. In contrast, human infections caused by Graphium spp are extremely rare. Herein, we reported the first published case of Graphium traumatic wound infection in an immunocompetent patient. Surgery was performed and amphotericin was added into the antimicrobial regimen for better coverage of the fungus. The postoperative course was smooth, and the patient was discharged uneventfully.

## Keywords

Wound infection; Graphium

## How to cite

Wu CL, Chao CM, Lin WT. Traumatic Wound Infection with Graphium. Ulutas Med J. 2018;4(1):44-46. doi:10.5455/umj.20181126062738

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