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Deep mycoses in Amazon region.

S Talhari1, M G Cunha, A P Schettini

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Amazonas, Brazil.

International Journal of Dermatology
|September 1, 1988
PubMed
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This study analyzed deep mycoses in the Amazon Basin, finding Jorge Lobo's disease and paracoccidioidomycosis as the most frequent fungal infections. It highlights the prevalence of these serious conditions in the region.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Tropical Medicine

Background:

  • Deep mycoses pose significant health challenges in tropical regions.
  • The Amazon Basin's climate supports the proliferation of various fungal pathogens.
  • Limited epidemiological data exists for deep mycoses in western Amazonia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the spectrum and frequency of deep mycoses diagnosed in Manaus, Brazil.
  • To characterize the epidemiological patterns of fungal infections in the Amazon Basin.
  • To provide baseline data for understanding deep mycoses in this specific geographic area.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient records from dermatologic clinics in Manaus.
  • Inclusion of patients diagnosed with deep mycoses between November 1973 and December 1983.

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  • Geographic origin of patients from Brazilian states within the Amazon Basin.

    • Main Results:

    • Jorge Lobo's disease was the most frequently diagnosed deep mycosis.
    • Paracoccidioidomycosis was the second most common deep mycosis.
    • Other diagnosed mycoses included chromomycosis, sporotrichosis, mycetoma, cryptococcosis, zygomycosis, and histoplasmosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Deep mycoses, particularly Jorge Lobo's disease and paracoccidioidomycosis, are prevalent in the Amazon Basin.
    • The study underscores the importance of dermatologic surveillance for fungal infections in this region.
    • Findings contribute to the understanding of deep mycoses epidemiology in a tropical environment.