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[Entomophthoromycosis. Review].

A L Bittencourt1

  • 1Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brasil.

Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Entomophthoromycosis, including rhynoentomophthoromycosis and basidiobolomycosis, presents significant challenges in Latin America, particularly in Brazil. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent severe deformities and mortality from these fungal infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Entomophthoromycosis encompasses two main forms: rhynoentomophthoromycosis and basidiobolomycosis.
  • Published reports on these rare fungal infections are reviewed, focusing on their global distribution and clinical manifestations.
  • Latin American cases, especially from Brazil, are analyzed, highlighting a disproportionate burden of visceral involvement.

Purpose:

  • To review and synthesize current knowledge on entomophthoromycosis.
  • To emphasize geographic distribution, clinical, pathological, mycological, and therapeutic aspects.
  • To discuss primary and secondary visceral involvement, with a focus on Latin American data.

Summary:

  • A review of entomophthoromycosis (rhynoentomophthoromycosis and basidiobolomycosis) is presented.

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  • Data from 33 Latin American cases (21 rhynoentomophthoromycosis, 11 basidiobolomycosis) are analyzed.
  • Brazil accounts for 84% of these cases and 6 out of 7 reported primary visceral involvement cases.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the significant impact of entomophthoromycosis in Latin America, particularly Brazil.
    • Underscores the importance of early diagnosis to mitigate severe outcomes.
    • Emphasizes the need for increased awareness and research into these neglected tropical mycoses.