Fonsecaea: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Fonsecaea: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Fonsecaea is a genus of fungi commonly associated with human and animal infections. It belongs to the class Eurotiomycetes and the order Chaetothyriales. The most clinically relevant species within this genus is Fonsecaea pedrosoi, which is known to cause chromoblastomycosis, a chronic and localized …

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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Introduction, Types, Signs and Symptoms, Common Pathogens, Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, and Keynotes

Introduction Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) encompass a broad range of infections that affect the skin, underlying connective tissues, and sometimes even the muscles. These infections can be caused by various types of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and they can occur in individuals …

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