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¹Laboratorio de Estudio de Antígenos, Instituto de Biomedicina, Universidad Central de Venezuela/Ministerio de Salud y Desarrollo Social, Caracas, Venezuela. albertopaniz@yahoo.com

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Infectious Diseases
Mycology

Background:

Lobomycosis is a chronic fungal infection affecting the skin.
It presents with varied clinical manifestations, including keloid, nodular, verrucoid, and ulcerative forms.
The causative agent, historically Loboa loboi, is now classified as Lacazia loboi.

Observation:

The review synthesizes clinical and epidemiological data on lobomycosis.
Historical aspects of the disease are discussed.
Two new cases from Venezuela are presented, contributing to understanding the disease's geographical distribution.

Findings:

The Amazon basin is confirmed as an endemic area for lobomycosis.
The review provides a comprehensive overview of the disease's clinical spectrum and epidemiology.
Lacazia loboi is the current accepted nomenclature for the etiological agent.

Implications:

Enhanced understanding of lobomycosis distribution, particularly in the Amazon region.
Supports the need for targeted public health strategies in endemic areas.
Contributes to the etiological and clinical knowledge of Lacazia loboi infections.