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Chromoblastomycosis imported from Malta.

F I Ezughah1, S Orpin, T M Finch

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust, Solihull Hospital, UK. ivbade@hotmail.com

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|September 3, 2003
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Chromoblastomycosis, a chronic fungal skin infection, is rare in the UK. A case report details a patient successfully treated with itraconazole after contracting the infection in Malta.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection affecting skin and subcutaneous tissues.
  • It is caused by pigmented fungi and prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions.
  • Cases in the UK are typically imported.

Observation:

  • A 42-year-old female presented with chromoblastomycosis on her right forearm.
  • The infection was attributed to Cladosporium species following a visit to Malta.
  • This represents the first reported case of chromoblastomycosis originating from Malta.

Findings:

  • The patient's chromoblastomycosis lesion resolved after a 6-month course of itraconazole treatment.
  • The case highlights the potential for imported fungal infections in non-endemic areas.

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  • Diagnosis and management strategies for chromoblastomycosis were reviewed.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known geographical distribution of chromoblastomycosis.
    • It underscores the importance of considering imported mycoses in clinical practice.
    • Further surveillance may be warranted in regions with potential exposure risks.