Urban chromoblastomycosis: a diagnosis that should not be neglected

Baka, Jessica Lana Conceição e Silva; Giraldelli, Gabriela; Bernardes-Engemann, Andréa Reis; Barcauí, Carlos Baptista; Orofino-Costa, Rosane

doi:10.1016/j.abd.2022.01.013

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.abd.2022.01.013

|View full text |Cite

Urban chromoblastomycosis: a diagnosis that should not be neglected

Jessica Lana Conceição e Silva Baka¹,

Gabriela Giraldelli²,

Andréa Reis Bernardes-Engemann³

et al.

Help me understand this report

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...

Citation Types

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Year Published

2023

Publication Types

Select...

Article1

Relationship

Self Cite0

Independent1

Authors

Journals

Cited by 1 publication

References 10 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

Rare Presentation of Chromoblastomycosis Due to Multiple Simultaneous Inoculations: A Case Report

Walter¹,

Passero²

2023

Ann Dermatol Res

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Chronic infectious, granulomatous and suppurative dermatosis, classified among the subcutaneous mycoses, prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions and caused by the traumatic implantation of dematiaceous fungal species, where the presence of muriform bodies is an expression of the causal agent in the grafted tissue, are characteristic of chromoblastomycosis. Considered the second implantation mycosis in the world, it manifests itself with slow and progressive growth lesions of exophytic and verrucous plaques and black dots on the surface. The disease is considered a neglected and occupational disease, which occurs mainly among agricultural workers, coconut and babassu harvesters, lumberjacks, and traders of agricultural products. It is important to highlight that people at risk of contracting chromoblastomycosis work in tropical countries, where the temperature can be above 40 °C in summer, and generally refuse to wear protective equipment during the day (shoes, gloves, clothes, etc.), although they know that this type of prophylactic measure can prevent different types of diseases. These vulnerable people often live in low-income countries and sometimes live far from medical services and, once infected, do not seek medical attention. We report below an exuberant and unusual case due to multiple simultaneous inoculations on the back after the patient suffered an accidental fall while working on his farm. The diagnosis was established by direct mycological examination, histopathological examination, culture, microculture, and MALDI-TOF MS analysis that identified the agent of the Fonsecaea pedrosoi.

show abstract

Rare Presentation of Chromoblastomycosis Due to Multiple Simultaneous Inoculations: A Case Report

Walter¹,

Passero²

2023

Ann Dermatol Res

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.

Contact Info

customersupport@researchsolutions.com

10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614

Henderson, NV 89052, USA

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Blog Terms and Conditions API Terms Privacy Policy Contact Cookie Preferences Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Made with 💙 for researchers

Part of the Research Solutions Family.

Urban chromoblastomycosis: a diagnosis that should not be neglected

Cited by 1 publication

References 10 publications

Rare Presentation of Chromoblastomycosis Due to Multiple Simultaneous Inoculations: A Case Report

Rare Presentation of Chromoblastomycosis Due to Multiple Simultaneous Inoculations: A Case Report

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About