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==Chromoblastomycosis==
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[[Chromoblastomycosis]]
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*Occurs in horses, dogs, cats and himans
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*Caused by [[Dermatophytosis|dematiaceous fungi]]:
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**''Exophilia jeanselmeri, Phialophora, Cladosporium carrionii, Fonsecaea pedrosoi''
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*Enters tissue through wounds or sites of tissue trauma
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**Limited to subcutaneous and cutaneous tissues
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*Causes hyperplasia and formation of verrucoid, warty nodules
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**Warts are irregular, vegetative and pedunculated
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*Spread is via the [[Lymphatic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic system]]
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**Dissemination to other tissues and organs can occur
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*Chronic condition which will progress if not treated
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*Treatment includes [[Antifungal Drugs#The Azoles|Ketoconazole]], [[Antifungal Drugs#Flucytosine|5-fluorocytosine]] and [[Antifungal Drugs#Polyene Antifungals|amphotericin B]]
      
==Chromomycosis==
 
==Chromomycosis==
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