Problem

Paracoccidioidomycosis

Other Names:
South American blastomycosis
Paracoccidioidal Granuloma
Lutz-Splendore-Almeida disease
Lobo Disease
PCM
Nature:

Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a chronic infectious tropical disease caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. The initial infection usually occurs in the lungs, but may also spread to the skin, mucous membranes, and other parts of the body. Most cases of this disease occur in South and Central America.

Broader Problems:
Primary fungal diseases
Subject(s):
Medicine Specific diseases??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
23.10.2019 – 20:27 CEST