Erratum
Chromoblastomycosis is one of the most frequent deep mycoses found in rural populations. This cross-sectional, retrospective and descriptive study was conducted with cases of chromoblastomycosis diagnosed throughout 20 years. A higher prevalence was observed among White male rural workers, with an average age of 59.69 years. Median time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis was 156 months. Lesions were predominantly located on the lower limbs; 34% of cases reported previous trauma. The most common assoc...
Source: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia - February 7, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
Clinical and demographic profile of chromoblastomycosis in a referral service in the midwest of São Paulo state (Brazil)
Chromoblastomycosis is one of the most frequent deep mycoses found in rural populations. This cross-sectional, retrospective and descriptive study was conducted with cases of chromoblastomycosis diagnosed throughout 20 years. A higher prevalence was observed among White male rural workers, with an average age of 59.69 years. Median time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis was 156 months. Lesions were predominantly located on the lower limbs; 34% of cases reported previous trauma. The most common assoc...
Source: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia - February 7, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
First Reported Australian Case of Cladophilophora arxii: Features Consistent with Possible Primary Pulmonary Chromoblastomycosis.
We describe the first case of possible pulmonary chromoblastomycosis in the absence of any identified cutaneous lesions in a relatively immunosuppressed man. The causative organism was Cladophialophora arxii, which is a rare pathogen that has only been described as causing human disease two times previously.
PMID: 25624408 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - January 26, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Brischetto A, Kidd S, Baird R Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research
A case of cerebral phaeohyphomycosis caused by Fonsecaea monophora, a neurotropic dematiaceous fungus, and a review of the literature
Summary
The Fonsecaea species, which are the leading causes of chromoblastomycosis, are not considered neurotropic fungal agents. Fonsecaea pedrosoi is the primary species in the genus and is usually isolated from chromoblastomycosis cases. However, the recently distinguished species F. monophora has been reported in a few cerebral phaeohyphomycosis cases. Here, a case of cerebral phaeohyphomycosis caused by Fonsecaea monophora is presented in a 71‐year‐old female subject with chronic diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The identification of F. monophora was made through mycological and molecular analysis, and an isola...
Source: Mycoses - January 15, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Mehmet Z. Doymaz, Mehmet F. Seyithanoglu, İsmail Hakyemez, Bilge S. Gultepe, Serdar Cevik, Turan Aslan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
An unusual case of onychomycosis due to Fonsecaea pedrosoi
Publication date: Available online 9 December 2014 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): B. Shweta , A. Archana , G. Nupur Onychomycosis is usually caused by dermatophytes, but some nondermatophytic molds and yeasts are also associated with invasion of nails. Here is a report of a case of distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis (DLSO) caused by Fonsecaea pedrosoi where it acts as primary agent of nail infection. Case report A 30-year-old male presented with a 1-year history of brownish-black discoloration with hyperkeratosis on the finger and toenails. Scrapings were collected for smears and culture. Dematiaceous h...
Source: Apollo Medicine - December 11, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Chromoblastomycosis in a Renal Transplant Patient
Chromoblastomycosis is a rare, deep mycosis seen mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. We have encountered a kidney transplant recipient with this subcutaneous mycosis developing as an asymptomatic mass in the right forearm. The lesion recurred after an initial local excision, but it is now apparently cured 10 months after wide surgical excision. The patient had previously been a shepherd. A 29-year-old kidney transplant recipient developed a rare deep chromoblastomycosis infection and was cured by aggressive diagnosis and surgical treatment.Nephron 1985;40:238–240 (Source: Nephron)
Source: Nephron - December 10, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Chromoblastomycosis from a non-endemic area and response to itraconazole
Asit Mittal, Nidheesh Agarwal, Lalit Kumar Gupta, Ashok Kumar KhareIndian Journal of Dermatology 2014 59(6):606-608Chromoblastomycosis belongs to the heterogeneous group of subcutaneous mycoses. It is caused by various pigmented (dematiaceous) fungi, which gain entry into the skin via traumatic implantation. We would like to share a case report of chromoblastomycosis in a 32-year-old male, who presented to us with 3 years history of slowly progressive, itchy, verrucous, crusted lesions over right forearm and arm. He is being treated with itraconazole 100 mg twice daily. The case is of interest because it has so far not bee...
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - October 30, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Asit MittalNidheesh AgarwalLalit Kumar GuptaAshok Kumar Khare Source Type: research
A case of chromoblastomycosis caused by Fonsecaea pedrosoi in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis
(Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology)
Source: APLAR Journal of Rheumatology - October 7, 2014 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Takenobu Ohashi, Mikio Ohtsuka, Nobuyuki Kikuchi, Kyoko Nishiyama, Tatsuo Suzutani, Toshiyuki Yamamoto Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Association of IgG immunoglobulin and subclasses level with the severity of chromoblastomycosis due to Fonsecaea pedrosoi and therapeutic response to itraconazole
Abstract
Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a chronic, suppurative, granulomatous mycosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between IgG antibody levels and the severity of CBM and therapeutic response of patients to itraconazole. A longitudinal study was conducted in patients with CBM due to Fonsecaea pedrosoi and in healthy subjects with chromomycin skin test (CST)+. The dosage of anti-F. pedrosoi IgG antibody performed in 47 healthy individuals with CST+ showed positivity in 97.5 %, with an average titer of 2,109 [standard deviation (SD) + 3,676...
Source: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - October 1, 2014 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-European Fungal Infections
Abstract
In light of the growing at-risk population (HIV-infected patients, transplant recipients, cancer patients, and other immunocompromised individuals), the accurate and prompt diagnosis of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) is imperative in order to reduce the risk of death and/or misdiagnosis. In this context, greater knowledge of the epidemiology and clinical features of IFIs is critical, since other factors such as travel, place of residence, and recreational activities may influence the timing for proper diagnosis of endemic IFIs such as histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, paracoccidioidomycosis,...
Source: Current Fungal Infection Reports - August 22, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Black Yeasts and Their Filamentous Relatives: Principles of Pathogenesis and Host Defense.
This article discusses the pathogenesis and host defense factors for these fungi and their severity, chronicity, and subsequent impact on treatment and prevention of diseases in human or animal hosts.
PMID: 24982320 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Clinical Microbiology Reviews)
Source: Clinical Microbiology Reviews - July 1, 2014 Category: Microbiology Authors: Seyedmousavi S, Netea MG, Mouton JW, Melchers WJ, Verweij PE, de Hoog GS Tags: Clin Microbiol Rev Source Type: research
Isolated nasal chromoblastomycosis.
PMID: 25118775 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology)
Source: Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology - July 1, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Shresta D, Kumar R, Durgapal P, Singh CA Tags: Indian J Pathol Microbiol Source Type: research
Successful sequential treatment with itraconazole and ALA‐PDT for chromoblastomycosis because of Alternaria alternata
Abstract
Alternaria alternata is a rare etiology of phaeohyphomycosis in immunocompromised patients, which has never been reported to cause chromoblastomycosis. As far as we know, this is the first chromoblastomycosis case successfully treated with a short course of systemic antifungals and subsequent 5‐aminolevulinic acid‐photodynamic therapy. (Source: Dermatologic Therapy)
Source: Dermatologic Therapy - May 1, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ze‐Hu Liu, Xiu‐Jiao Xia Tags: Therapeutic Hotline Source Type: research
[Chromomycosis in metropolitan France].
PMID: 24835659 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annales de Dermatologie et de Cenereologie)
Source: Annales de Dermatologie et de Cenereologie - May 1, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Chopinaud M, Bonhomme J, Comoz F, Barreau M, Morice C, Verneuil L Tags: Ann Dermatol Venereol Source Type: research
Chromoblastomycosis: an exuberant case
This article reports a case of a man from the Amazon region in Northern Brazil who presented with a lesion of 12 months' duration, which gradually increased in size until covering the majority of his right leg. A successful treatment with itraconazole was performed. (Source: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia)
Source: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia - April 25, 2014 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research
