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. 2013 Aug 31:2:148-51.
doi: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2013.08.001.

Chromoblastomycosis caused by Rhinocladiella aquaspersa

Gloria M González  1 , O Carolina Rojas  1 , José G González  2 , Yingqian Kang  3 , G S de Hoog  4
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Chromoblastomycosis caused by Rhinocladiella aquaspersa

Gloria M González et al. Med Mycol Case Rep. .

Abstract

A case of chromoblastomycosis of the hand caused by Rhinocladiella aquaspersa is described. The case was acquired locally in tropical Venezuela and was successfully treated with oral itraconazole.

Keywords: Chromoblastomycosis; Itraconazole; Rhinocladiella aquaspersa.

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