Dr. Jessica Pelletier and Dr. Mulungi Jonathan discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, management, and prevention of chromoblastomycosis.

Take-Home Points:

• CBM is a NTD that disproportionately impacts males who work outdoors in tropical climates.
• Infection occurs via direct innoculation, and the disease progression is slow.
• Early intervention is critical for preventing morbidity, and usually involves surgical removal of the lesions when they are small.
• Larger lesions generally require a combination of prolonged antifungals and cryotherapy.
• Prevention of serious disease involves keeping covered when working outdoors in warm climates, maintaining good hygiene, and early presentation to care.

You can view the full show notes and references here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcLOOniP5LvClXT7HW1ozs-SiEah2k5SXUf0Z_eAhys/edit?usp=sharing

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