Chromoblastomycosis – A clinical and mycological study of 71 cases from Sri Lanka

@article{Attapattu2004ChromoblastomycosisA,
  title={Chromoblastomycosis – A clinical and mycological study of 71 cases from Sri Lanka},
  author={M C Attapattu},
  journal={Mycopathologia},
  year={2004},
  volume={137},
  pages={145-151}
}
Chromoblastomycosis, a well-documented chronic fungal infection, represents a specific clinical entity with typical warty cutaneous nodules and a worldwide distribution. Although more prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, only a few reports are available from Sri Lanka or from Asia. Five etiologic agents of chromoblastomycosis have been recognized worldwide. Of these the majority of infections have been caused by Fonsecaea pedrosoi. During the period from 1952 to 1962, only twelve… 
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