Paracoccidioidomycosis B41-

Paracoccidioidomycosis B41-

Includes

  • Brazilian blastomycosis
  • Lutz’ disease

Clinical Information

  • A mycosis affecting the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, and internal organs. It is caused by paracoccidioides brasiliensis. It is also called paracoccidioidal granuloma. Superficial resemblance of p. Brasiliensis to blastomyces brasiliensis (blastomyces) may cause misdiagnosis.
  • A systemic fungal infection caused by paracoccidioides brasiliensis that is most often seen in immunocompromised patients. It affects the mucous membranes, lymph nodes, lungs and bones.

Codes

B41 Paracoccidioidomycosis