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Case Reports
. 2003 Sep;28(5):486-7.
doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2003.01366.x.

Chromoblastomycosis imported from Malta

F I Ezughah  1 , S Orpin, T M Finch, P S Colloby
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Case Reports

Chromoblastomycosis imported from Malta

F I Ezughah et al. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2003 Sep.

Abstract

Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues caused by pigmented fungi. It is primarily a disease of the tropics and subtropics. It is uncommon in the UK where it may occur as an imported disease. We describe a 42-year-old lady who developed chromoblastomycosis on her right forearm from Cladosporium, after visiting Malta. The lesion resolved after treatment with itraconazole for 6 months. To our knowledge there are no previous reports of chromoblastomycosis from Malta. We review the clinical course, diagnosis and management of this condition.

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