Microbiology
Fungus. Includes F. compacta, F. pedrosoi, F. monophora and F. nubica,
Epidemiologic Risks
Soil trauma. Mostly in subtropical and tropical areas. F. monophora and F. nubica are in more temperate areas.
Syndromes
Fonsecaea pedrosoi causes chromomycosis.Treatment
Cryo-surgery and itraconazole alternated with terbinafine (PubMed) or voriconazole (PubMed)(in vitro data only). Data little more than extended case reports; the pleural of anecdote being anecdotes, not data.
Notes
Last update: 05/05/18