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  • Acute and chronic wound infections are common in deployment scenarios, often caused by bacteria and fungi from the environment.
  • The article discusses a specific case featuring a wound infected by both Enterobacter cloacae (a bacterial pathogen) and Trichosporon asahii (a rare fungal pathogen).
  • It details the assessment and treatment of the patient while highlighting the unique traits of each infectious organism.

Article Abstract

Acute and chronic wound infections can both be encountered in the deployed setting. These wounds are often contaminated by bacteria and fungi derived from the external environment. In this article, we present the case of a wound infection simultaneously colonized by Enterobacter cloacae (a bacterial pathogen) and Trichosporon asahii (an unusual fungal pathogen). We describe the examination and treatment of the patient and review the distinguishing characteristics of each organism.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.55460/DW1G-SZNGDOI Listing

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