Plastic surgery for the treatment of contagious diseases: lobomycosis

Plastic surgery for the treatment of contagious diseases: lobomycosis

Introduction: Lacaziosis is a rare disease that mainly affects workers in tropical areas, with approximately 500 cases reported worldwide. Lacaziosis is a parasitic disease caused by the saprophytic fungus Lacazia loboi; there is no specific treatment for this disease. Surgery is the most effective...

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Main Authors: Rodolfo Luis Korte, Cipriano Ferreira-Junior, Ana Elisa Kadri Castilho, Laryssa Fernanda Feitosa, Anita Sperandio Porto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 2019-03-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
Subjects:
lobomycosis
reconstructive surgical procedures
communicable diseases
advanced treatment
recurrence
lacazia
Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/2363/en_v34n1a26.pdf

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