Mead J H, Lupton G P, Dillavou C L, Odom R B
JAMA. 1979 Jul 20;242(3):272-4. doi: 10.1001/jama.242.3.272.
A 29-year-0ld woman in good health except for scoliosis suffered severe sequelae during the postoperative course for placement of a Harrington rod. A cutaneous Rhizopus infection in and about the incision site was attributed to the use of a contaminated elasticized adhesive (Elastoplast) dressing. The comtamination was established as a nosocomial problem, which is extremely difficult to control. The extent of the infection, subsequent long recovery course, and remarkable sequelae make this case unusual.
