First Case of Chromoblastomycosis From Morocco
Journal Title: International Journal of Microbiology & Advanced Immunology (IJMAI) - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Chromoblastomycosis is a rare, chronic, fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues caused by dematiaceous (black) fungi living as saprophytes on plants or vegetable debris in the soil. The lesions are located mainly at the extremities. To the best of our knowledge, wehere in report a first case of chromoblastomycos is from Morocco with an atypical localization.
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Sara Elloudi
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