Fungal Genomics & Biology
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Department of Infectious Diseases, Center of Charles Mérieux, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Publications

• Research Article   
  Facial Sporotrichosis and Chromoblastomycosis in Madagascar: Serial Cases
  Author(s): M Andrianarison*, MF Rakotosaona, F Rapelanoro Rabenja, FA Sendrasoa, TM Rasamoelina, M Sata, LS Ramarozatovo and IM Ranaivo
  
  Objective: Our study aims to determine the epidemiological and clinical management of deep facial mycosis cases. Methods: We have conducted a prospective descriptive study of facial sporotrichosis and chromoblastomycosis cases at the two dermatology departments of Antananarivo university hospital to document current various forms of facial infections. Results: During a period of five years, from 2013 to 2017, 148 cases of subcutaneous implantation fungal infection were founded, including 63 cases (42.6%) of sporotrichosis and 50 cases (33.9%) of chromoblastomycosis. Nine cases (6%) on the face have been recorded, 5 of which are children aged 5 to 15. Infections are mostly located on the palpebral region, affecting 80% of the screened patients. All patients were treated orally with itraconazole. Co.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2165-8056.24.14.242

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