Entomophthoromycosis in South Bengal (Eastern India): a 9 years study.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
; 47(2): 295-7, 2004 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-16295506
ABSTRACT
Subcutaneous mycoses caused by the family Entomophthoraceae is very rare type of disease and is being reported sporadically from various Tropical countries including India. Here we report 8 cases of rhinoentomophthoromycosis caused by Conidiobolous coronatus and 7 cases of chronic subcutaneous phycomycosis caused by Basidiobolus ranarum. Cases were detected during a span of 9 years between 1991 to 1999, from 9 districts in and around Kolkata (Eastern India). Former type of lesions were detected among 20 to 65 age group of healthy individuals, predominantly males (71). In the latter type, male-female ratio was 25, and except for one all cases belonged to below 20 years age group of healthy individuals. Several cases were detected only after examination of repeat biopsy samples. With high degree of clinical suspicion, right approach is needed for laboratory confirmation of diagnosis.
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Assunto principal:
Zigomicose
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
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En
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Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2004
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Article