Skin lesion of blastomycosis

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Fungus

• Papules , pustules , or nodules
  • May appear wartlike
  • May vary from gray to violet in color.
• Subcutaneous nodules
• Pustules that ulcerate
  • May bleed easily
  • May occur in the nose or mouth

The diagnosis is based on culture of the fungus from the skin lesion. This usually requires a skin biopsy.

Review Date: 09/05/2006
Reviewed By: D. Scott Smith, M.D., MSc, DTM&H, Chief of Infectious Disease & Geographic Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City, CA & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.