Difference between revisions of "Chromoblastomycosis"

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**Warts are irregular, vegetative and pedunculated
 
**Warts are irregular, vegetative and pedunculated
  
*Spread is via the [[Lymphatic System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic system]]
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*Spread is via the [[Lymphatic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic system]]
 
**Dissemination to other tissues and organs can occur
 
**Dissemination to other tissues and organs can occur
  
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*Treatment includes [[Antifungal Drugs#The Azoles|Ketoconazole]], [[Antifungal Drugs#Flucytosine|5-fluorocytosine]] and [[Antifungal Drugs#Polyene Antifungals|amphotericin B]]
 
*Treatment includes [[Antifungal Drugs#The Azoles|Ketoconazole]], [[Antifungal Drugs#Flucytosine|5-fluorocytosine]] and [[Antifungal Drugs#Polyene Antifungals|amphotericin B]]
 
==Test yourself with the Subcutaneous Mycoses Flashcards==
 
 
[[Subcutaneous_Mycoses_-_Flashcards#Chromoblastomycosis|Subcutaneous Mycoses]]
 
  
  
 
[[Category:Subcutaneous Mycoses]]
 
[[Category:Subcutaneous Mycoses]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Bacteria]]
 

Revision as of 13:32, 29 April 2010

  • Occurs in horses, dogs, cats and humans
  • Caused by dematiaceous fungi:
    • Exophilia jeanselmeri, Phialophora, Cladosporium carrionii, Fonsecaea pedrosoi
  • Enters tissue through wounds or sites of tissue trauma
    • Limited to subcutaneous and cutaneous tissues
  • Causes hyperplasia and formation of verrucoid, warty nodules
    • Warts are irregular, vegetative and pedunculated
  • Spread is via the lymphatic system
    • Dissemination to other tissues and organs can occur
  • Chronic condition which will progress if not treated