Infectious Disease Compendium

Lacazia loboi

Microbiology

Fungus. It cannot be grown.

Epidemiologic Risks

South America and Central America. Loggers, farmers, miners, fishermen, and people living near coastal rivers.

And bottle-nosed dolphins.

Syndromes

Lobomycosis: "papules; nodules; and wart-like, ulcerated, and keloid-like lesions located on exposed and cooler areas of the body, particularly the lower limbs and ears. Lesions might be single or multiple and are classified in localized or disseminated forms according to their distribution (PubMed)."

Mistaken as Leishmaniasis.

Treatment

Surgical excision, itraconazole with clofazimine and dapsone.

Notes

Not known to be spread by the Main Man (DC).

Last Update: 04/11/19.