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Relatos de Casos • Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. 38 (2) • Apr 2005 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S0037-86822005000200013   copy

Entomophthoramycosis (zygomycosis) caused by Conidiobolus coronatus in Mato Grosso (Brazil): case report

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Zygomycosis is a subcutaneous mycosis caused by soil fungi, such as Conidiobolus coronatus. In general, the main clinical manifestation is a chronic rhinofacial tumor. We report the first case of zygomycosis (entomophthoramycosis) caused by Conidiobolus coronatus, occurring in Mato Grosso, West Brazil.

Entomophthoramycosis; Zygomycosis; Conidiobolus coronatus; Mato Grosso

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