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  • Chromoblastomycosis
  • Coinfection
  • Neglected Diseases

Chromoblastomycosis

Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by dematiaceous fungi endemic to tropical and subtropical areas. These melanized fungi invade cutaneous tissue through an inoculation site (usually by traumatic skin penetration when exposed to infected soil), resulting in slow-growing warty plaques and cauliflower-like lesions that may ulcerate. The diagnosis of chromoblastomycosis is usually made by the histopathologic identification of clusters of thick-walled cells in cutaneous tissue (medlar bodies, muriform bodies, or sclerotic bodies). A neglected tropical disease, chromoblastomycosis, can have serious complications (eg, disabling cutaneous fibrosis, secondary infection) that may be irreversible. Recognizing and diagnosing chromoblastomycosis can be challenging, and many infectious and noninfectious etiologies must be excluded. Because chromoblastomycosis is a chronic, indolent condition, treatment is challenging and can include surgical excision for mild cases to long-term oral antifungal medications for moderate-to-severe cases. However, the treatment course is long and may be refractory to treatment, requiring other therapies. Even after treatment is initiated, long-term monitoring is essential to ensure the best patient outcomes and prevent recurrence. This activity describes the epidemiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of chromoblastomycosis, providing healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to improve patient care for this complex condition.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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