Medical Mycology Case Reports
Chromoblastomycosis in Timor-Leste: Highlighting an underdiagnosed condition
By Terlinda da C. Barros, Amadeu RXA Mendes, Dulce M.C. Alberto and 3 others.
Abstract
Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic implantation mycosis caused by dematiaceous fungi, primarily affecting agricultural workers in impoverished (sub)tropical regions. It often causes disfiguring lesions on the lower limbs, leading to stigma, and reduced quality of life. Treatment is prolonged and challenging. We report the first documented case of chromoblastomycosis in Timor-Leste, highlighting the difficulties of managing this neglected disease in remote areas, including limited diagnostic capacity, restricted treatment options, low health literacy, and poor adherence.
Keywords
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- chromoblastomycosis
- underdiagnosis
- Timor-Leste
- fungal skin infection
- dematiaceous fungi
- Open access
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