Skin lesion of blastomycosis

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Treatment involves the use of antifungal agents such as amphotericin B, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or fluconazole. Depending on the form and stage of the disease, intravenous or oral drugs may be used.

The outlook depends on the form of blastomycosis and the immune system status of the individual. In immunosuppressed individuals, long-term therapy may be required to prevent repeat infections.

• Secondary bacterial skin infection
• Abscesses (pockets of pus)
• Spontaneously draining nodules
• Complications related to medications (for instance, amphotericin B can have severely unpleasant side effects)

The skin problems resulting from blastomycosis are varied, and may be similar to skin conditions associated with other illnesses. Notify your health care provider if you develop any skin problems that you think are suspicious.

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.