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  • Title: Cutaneous protothecosis: report of a third Brazilian case.
    Author: Zaitz C, Godoy AM, Colucci FM, de Sousa VM, Ruiz LR, Masada AS, Nobre MV, Muller H, Muramatu LH, Arrigada GL, Heins-Vaccari EM, Martins JE.
    Journal: Int J Dermatol; 2006 Feb; 45(2):124-6. PubMed ID: 16445501.
    Abstract:
    The present report describes a case of cutaneous protothecosis caused by Prototheca wickerhamii in a nonimmunocompromised Brazilian female. Dermatological examination revealed a 15-cm diffusely infiltrated eczema-like plaque recovered with many pustule-like lesions on the right forearm. We emphasize the mycological and pathological aspects of this infection that can lead to misdiagnosis. The patient was successfully treated with itraconazole.
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