Paracoccidioidomycosis

A report of two cases in Peru

Abstract

Introduction: also known as South American blastomycosis, paracocccidioidomycosis is a progressive systemic disease that usually affects Latin American males involved in agricultural activities, especially in Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela (1, 2). It is one of the most prevalent deep mycoses. It is mainly found in the lungs, as the respiratory tract is its usual port of entry. However, extrapulmonary lesions are very common, including skin, mucosal, reticuloendothelial tissue and adrenal gland lesions, among others.

Method: a medical chart review of two patients with paracoccidioidomycosis.

Results: we report the cases of two male patients diagnosed with paracoccidioidomycosis: a 17-year-old and a 65-year-old, with skin and mucosal presentations with and without respiratory involvement, respectively.

Conclusion: paracoccidioidomycosis is a prevalent fungal infection with accessible treatment, which underscores the need for early and prompt detection.