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(B43) Chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess
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4 317 in individuals diagnosis chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess confirmed
Diagnosis chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess is diagnosed Men are 2.02% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 20-29, 40-44, 55-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-19, 30-39, 45-54, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-59, 65-69, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 60-64, 70-79
Disease Features chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess
Absence or low individual and public risk
Chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess - what does this mean
Chromomycosis is a fungal infection caused by a variety of fungi including fonsecaea pedrosoi, rhinocladiella aquaspersa, cladophialophora carrionii, and phialophora verrucosa. it is characterized by the formation of nodules or plaques on the skin, which can become abscesses if left untreated. phaeomycotic abscess, on the other hand, is caused by various fungi, including exophiala spinifera, phialophora verrucosa, and fonsecaea pedrosoi, and is characterized by the formation of nodules or plaques on the skin, which can also become abscesses if left untreated.
What happens during the disease - chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess
Chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess are caused by a variety of fungi, including species of the genus fonsecaea, phialophora, cladosporium, and alternaria. these fungi enter the body through skin lesions or breaks in the skin, and can cause an inflammatory response that leads to the formation of abscesses. the abscesses contain a mixture of fungal hyphae, inflammatory cells, and necrotic tissue. the infection can spread into deeper tissue layers and cause systemic symptoms, including fever, malaise, and lymphadenopathy.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the affected area
- Microscopic examination of the affected area
- Culture of the affected area
- Skin biopsy
- Blood tests
- Imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the Treatment: To reduce the symptoms of Chromomycosis and Phaeomycotic Abscess.
- Administer antifungal medications such as amphotericin B, fluconazole, or itraconazole.
- Monitor the patient's response to treatment and adjust medications as necessary.
- Perform surgery to remove any infected tissue or abscesses.
- Administer antibiotics to treat any secondary bacterial infections.
- Provide patient education on proper hygiene and wound care.
- Monitor patient for any signs of complications such as sepsis.
- Refer patient to a dermatologist for further evaluation and treatment.
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess - Prevention
Chromomycosis and phaeomycotic abscess can be prevented by avoiding contact with soil and water contaminated with the fungus that causes these diseases, wearing protective clothing when working in areas where the fungus may be present, and immediately cleaning and covering any wounds that may be exposed to the fungus.