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Case Reports
. 1987;81(2):186-7.
doi: 10.1016/0035-9203(87)90209-4.

Entomophthoromycosis due to Basidiobolus in Somalia

M Antonelli, P Vignetti, M Dahir, M S Mohamed, A A Favah
Case Reports

Entomophthoromycosis due to Basidiobolus in Somalia

M Antonelli et al. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 1987.

Abstract

The clinical picture, histopathology of the lesion, microscopic identification of fungus and treatment of entomophthoromycosis due to Basidiobolus in a seven-year-old boy are described. This is the first case recognized in Somalia and confirms that this condition is common and widely distributed in tropical countries.

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