First case of chromoblastomycosis from Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: Chromoblastomycosis is a rare and chronic cutaneous and subcutaneous infection caused by black fungi and mostly reported in tropical and subtropical areas. Here we report the first case of chromoblastomycosis from Bangladesh. Molecular biology permitted to identify Fonsecaea nubica, and the patient responded well to antifungal treatment alone.

SUBMITTER: Sophie B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4573089 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature