Cutaneous blastomycosis

BACKGROUND Blastomycosis is a subacute or chronic deep mycosis caused by a dimorphic fungus called Blastomyces dermatitidis… (More)

Blastomyces dermatitidis is a dimorphic fungus endemic to much of North America, particularly the soils of the midwestern and… (More)

Cutaneous blastomycosis (CB) is associated with a variety of skin manifestations. Among other entities, CB may be mistaken for… (More)

Blastomycosis, usually presenting as pneumonia, is more common in adults than in children. Moreover, cutaneous blastomycosis is… (More)

Blastomycosis is an uncommon mycotic infection in Africa. Isolated cutaneous disease is extremely rare. The purpose of this… (More)

Blastomycosis is an infection that is often associated with recent military, occupational, or recreational activities near damp… (More)

BACKGROUND Blastomycosis is rare in India. Clinically, cutaneous blastomycosis may be mistaken for keratoacanthoma, squamous cell… (More)

 

A case of atypical cutaneous blastomycosis is reported. Patient responded to oral fluconazole 200 mg per day given for 9 months. 

The case of a 63-year-old carpenter with cutaneous blastomycosis is presented. The patient contracted the disease in 1974 when… (More)