Mucor circinelloides was identified by molecular methods as a cause of primary cutaneous zygomycosis

Abstract

A case of primary cutaneous zygomycosis caused by Mucor circinelloides is described. Histopathology showed typical hyphae along with chlamydospores. The isolate was identified by molecular and phenotypic methods. The utility of sequence analysis of the internal transcribed spacer region is highlighted; however, further studies are needed to assess species genetic heterogeneity. Copyright © 2007, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.