Chromoblastomycosis: an exuberant case
An. bras. dermatol
;
89(2): 351-352, Mar-Apr/2014. graf
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-706991
ABSTRACT
Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic subcutaneous mycotic infection caused by dematiaceous saprophytic moulds. The most frequently isolated agent is Fonsecae pedrosoi. This article reports a case of a man from the Amazon region in Northern Brazil who presented with a lesion of 12 months' duration, which gradually increased in size until covering the majority of his right leg. A successful treatment with itraconazole was performed.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Chromoblastomycosis
/
Fungi, Unclassified
Limits:
Humans
/
Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Private practice - Manaus (AM), Brazil/BR
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