title: Clinical and demographic profile of chromoblastomycosis in a referral service in the midwest of São Paulo state (Brazil).
abstract: Chromoblastomycosis is one of the most frequent deep mycoses found in rural populations. This cross-sectional, retrospective and descriptive study was conducted with cases of chromoblastomycosis diagnosed throughout 20 years. A higher prevalence was observed among White male rural workers, with an average age of 59.69 years. Median time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis was 156 months. Lesions were predominantly located on the lower limbs; 34% of cases reported previous trauma. The most common associated symptoms were itching, pain and burning sensation. Mycological examination was positive in 91% of cases and Fonsecaea pedrosoi was the most prevalent etiologic agent.
authors: Lauro de Souza Lima Institute, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors: Gabriela Franco
authors: GF
authors: Marques
authors: Lauro de Souza Lima Institute, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors: Paula Yoshiko
authors: PY
authors: Masuda
authors: Lauro de Souza Lima Institute, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors: Juliana Martins Prazeres
authors: JM
authors: Sousa
authors: Lauro de Souza Lima Institute, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors: Jaison Antônio
authors: JA
authors: Barreto
authors: Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Botucatu, SP, Brazil.
authors: Patrick Alexander
authors: PA
authors: Wachholz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D001203:Ascomycota / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D002862:Chromoblastomycosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012424:Rural Population; D017678:Sex Distribution