Phaeoacremonium junior phaeohyphomycosis: A case report of the first human infection

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Vithiya Ganesan, M. Srividhya, T. Rajendran, Supriya Sahu, Diptanu Paul, Madhucchanda Das, Shivaprakash Mandya Rudramurthy, Vinaykumar Hallur
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2026.101043
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Abstract

Phaeoacremonium junior is a rare dematiaceous fungus found in woody plants, grapevine, and fruit trees. We report the first case of human infection with Phaeoacremonium junior who presented with a subcutaneous cyst after a thorn prick. Identification was done by sequencing the partial beta-tubulin and partial actin genes and their multigene phylogeny.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Fungal Infections and Studies Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases Nail Diseases and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Volume
60
Pages
101043–101043
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN