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Colitis due to paracoccidioides

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Link to WHO Definition

Colitis due to paracoccidioides – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1353219157

Paracoccidioidomycosis (PBM) is an infection caused by a dimorphic fungus called Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. The digestive tract is usually not affected, but when it occurs, it may lead to events similar to colorectal neoplasm and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).