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What is the clinical name for South American blastomycosis?
South American blastomycosis is known medically as paracoccidioidal granuloma, or paracoccidioidomycosis
How does South American blastomycosis compare to North American blastomycosis?
South American blastomycosis occurs primarily in Brazil, although cases crop up in.other parts of South America. The disease is far more serious than.(North American blastomycosis), which is endemic to the eastern United States, southern Canada.
What causes South American blastomycosis?
South American blastomycosis is caused by the yeast-like fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis that is acquired by breathing in the spores of the fungus, which is commonly found in old wood and soil.
What is the prognosis for South American blastomycosis?
The disease is chronic and often fatal. Because blastomycosis may be recurrent, patients should continue follow-up care for several years.
What are the demographics of South American blastomycosis?
South American blastomycosis occurs primarily in Brazil, although cases crop up in Mexico, Central America, or other parts of South America. It affects men between ages 20 and 50 about 10 times more often than women.
What is South American blastomycosis?
South American blastomycosis is a potentially fatal, chronic fungus infection that occurs more often in men. The infection may affect different parts of the body, including the lungs or the skin, and may cause ulcers of the mouth, voicebox, and nose.
What is the scientific name for blastomycosis?
Blastomycosis is a scientific medical term.
What is south American?
South American blastomycosis is a potentially fatal, chronic fungus infection that occurs more often in men. The infection may affect different parts of the body, including the lungs or the skin, and may cause ulcers of the mouth, voicebox, and nose.
Who prevented European involment in economic affairs of the Caribbean and south American?
Monroe doctrine
What is a blastomycosis?
A blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by the organisms Blastomyces dermatitidis, endemic to parts of North America.
What is blastomycosis?
A blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by the organisms Blastomyces dermatitidis, endemic to parts of North America.
What are treatments for South American blastomycosis?
The primary goal of treatment is to control the infection. The best treatment has been amphotericin B. Sulfonamide drugs have been used. Scientists are studying new treatments.including ketoconazole, fluconazole, and itraconazole.
