Lobomycosis (Lacaziosis) - case series in Colombia and literature review
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Colombia, Jorge Lobo disease, Lacazia loboi, Lacaziosis, LobomycosisAbstract
Lobomycosis is a rare fungal disease that affects people living in tropical areas with environmental and occupational characteristics that facilitate its appearance. The majority of patients are working men or inhabitants of jungle areas. They may present traumas with subsequent appearance of skin lesions, generally polymorphous, with slow and progressive evolution over the years. In these cases, there are delays in diagnosis and treatment. The latter has several therapeutic options with a variable response and partial effectiveness. The recurrence or progression of lesions is frequent. We present the report of four cases of lobomycosis in patients from the Orinoquía and the Colombian Pacific. The patients were diagnosed during health brigades with the Colombian Civil Air Patrol, in areas of difficult access in the country. It is a rare disease, which should not be forgotten.
Author Biographies
Wilson Galvis-Franco, Universidad de Antioquia
Médico dermatólogo. Docente, Sección de Dermatología, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
Felipe Jaramillo-Ayerbe, Universidad de Caldas
Médico dermatólogo y dermatopatólogo. Director, Posgrado de Dermatología, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia.
Lucia Van den Enden-Medina, Universidad de Caldas
Médica dermatóloga. Docente, Sección de Dermatología, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia.
Nicolás Aguilar-Medina, Universidad de Manizales
Médico dermatólogo. Docente Dermatología, Universidad de Manizales, Colombia.
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