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[Chromoblastomycosis in Rio Grande do Sul: a report of 12 cases]
S M Matte1, J O Lopes, I S Melo
1Serviço de Dermatologia, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.
Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical
|July 1, 1997
Summary
This study reports twelve cases of chromoblastomycosis in Rio Grande do Sul, identifying Fonsecaea pedrosoi as the sole causative agent. Clinical aspects were analyzed and compared to existing literature.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
- This study focuses on cases diagnosed in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, between 1988 and 1995.
Purpose:
- To report and analyze twelve cases of chromoblastomycosis.
- To identify the causative microorganism and examine clinical presentations.
- To compare findings with existing medical literature.
Summary:
- Twelve cases of chromoblastomycosis were diagnosed and analyzed.
- Fonsecaea pedrosoi was consistently isolated as the etiological agent.
- Clinical features observed were compared with previously published data.
Impact:
- Provides regional epidemiological data on chromoblastomycosis.
- Highlights the prevalence of Fonsecaea pedrosoi in this geographic area.
- Contributes to the understanding of chromoblastomycosis clinical manifestations and diagnosis.