Catalog

Primary cutaneous blastomycosis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Primary cutaneous blastomycosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/546701148

Primary cutaneous blastomycosis is rare. It is due to direct inoculation of the fungus into traumatised skin and is seen principally in laboratory workers (e.g. pathologists carrying out autopsy examinations). After inoculation, an erythematous, indurated area with a chancre appears in 1–2 weeks with associated lymphangitis and lymphadenopathy. There may be some constitutional reaction. There is a strong tendency towards spontaneous recovery.