Mycoses imported from the West Indies. A report of three cases.
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There have been isolated case reports of deep fungal infections from the Caribbean area but little is known about the distribution of mycoses there. Three cases, one of mycetoma, one of chromomycosis, one of histoplasmosis, are described. Their management and the advantages and disadvantages of treatment outside the area of origin are discussed.
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cases . West Indies . A report of three Mycoses imported from the
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 55 647 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979