Paracoccidioidomycosis Overview

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What is the definition of Paracoccidioidomycosis?
A rare mycosis characterized by an acute form mostly occurring in children and young adults presenting with fever, weight loss, lymph node enlargement, hepatosplenomegaly, and bone marrow dysfunction, versus a chronic form which usually involves the lungs and mucosae of the upper respiratory tract, skin, lymph nodes, and adrenal glands, but may affect any part of the body. The most common sequelae are chronic respiratory insufficiency and Addison's disease. The infectious agent, Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, is a fungus limited to Latin America.
What are the alternative names for Paracoccidioidomycosis?
  • Paracoccidioidomycosis
  • Lobo disease
  • Lutz-Splendore-Almeida disease
  • PCM
  • Paracoccidioidal granuloma
  • South american blastomycosis
Who are the top Paracoccidioidomycosis Local Doctors?
Elite in Paracoccidioidomycosis
Carlos P. Taborda
Elite in Paracoccidioidomycosis
Carlos P. Taborda
Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

Carlos Taborda practices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Taborda is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Paracoccidioidomycosis. His top areas of expertise are Paracoccidioidomycosis, Sporotrichosis, Vaginal Yeast Infection, and Vulvovaginitis.

Elite in Paracoccidioidomycosis
Vera G. Calich
Elite in Paracoccidioidomycosis
Vera G. Calich
Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

Vera Calich practices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Calich is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Paracoccidioidomycosis. Their top areas of expertise are Paracoccidioidomycosis, Immunodeficiency with Hyper IgM Type 1, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and COVID-19.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Paracoccidioidomycosis
Eva Burger
Elite in Paracoccidioidomycosis
Eva Burger
Alfenas, MG, BR 

Eva Burger practices in Alfenas, Brazil. Ms. Burger is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Paracoccidioidomycosis. Her top areas of expertise are Paracoccidioidomycosis and Sporotrichosis.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center