Chromoblastomycosis in Peru: a retrospective review of 13 cases

Abstract Background Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a chronic subcutaneous mycosis caused by dematiaceous fungi that mainly affects rural workers in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease poses a treatment challenge due to its refractory nature and high relapse rate. To date, few cases have been...

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Published in:BMC Infectious Diseases
Main Authors: Mercedes Sanchez-Diaz, Nicolas Antunez de Mayolo, Cesar Ramos, Omayra Chincha, Beatriz Bustamante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Subjects:
Chromoblastomycosis
Fonsecaea sp.
Subcutaneous mycosis
Neglected-tropical disease
Tropical dermatology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11475-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11475-4

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