Approach to Diagnosing and Managing Implantation Mycoses.

Overview

Chromoblastomycosis, subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis, and mycetoma are implantation mycoses that cause substantial morbidity and decreased quality of life. Limited data on the global epidemiology of these diseases are available in addition to a lack of robust diagnostic and clinical options. The skin is the key starting point for the diagnosis and management of these infections, the steps for which are outlined in this article.