B41
Paracoccidioidomycosis
Clinical Information
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A mycosis affecting the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, and internal organs. It is caused by paracoccidioides brasiliensis. It is also called paracoccidioidal granuloma. Superficial resemblance of p. Brasiliensis to blastomyces brasiliensis blastomyces) may cause misdiagnosis.
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A systemic fungal infection caused by paracoccidioides brasiliensis that is most often seen in immunocompromised patients. It affects the mucous membranes, lymph nodes, lungs and bones.