Phaeohyphomycosis

Definition:

Phaeohyphomycosis is an infectious disease caused by many species of dematiaceous fungi. It is associated with a wide range of inflammatory responses. Over 100 species and 60 genera of dematiaceous fungi have been confirmed as agents of phaeohyphomycosis. They are commonly found in the soil and are generally distributed worldwide. Exposure is thought to be from inhalation or minor trauma.

References:

[1]. Marcia Garnica, et al. Difficult mycoses of the skin: advances in the epidemiology and management of eumycetoma, phaeohyphomycosis and chromoblastomycosis. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2009 Dec;22(6):559-63. [Content Brief]

[2]. Sanjay G Revankar, et al. Dematiaceous fungi. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2004 Apr;25(2):183-9. [Content Brief]

[3]. Sanjay G Revankar, et al. Disseminated phaeohyphomycosis: review of an emerging mycosis. Clin Infect Dis. 2002 Feb 15;34(4):467-76. [Content Brief]

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