New Trends in Paracoccidioidomycosis Epidemiology

Paracoccidioidomycosis is a systemic fungal disease occurring in Latin America and more prevalent in South America. The disease is caused by the dimorphic fungus Paracoccidioides spp. whose major hosts are humans and armadillos. The fungus grows in soil and its infection is associated with exposure...

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Main Author: Roberto Martinez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/3/1/1