Geographic Distribution and Epidemiology of Mycoses

Abstract

Special emphasis is given in the geographic distribution and epidemiology of the niycoses to the major geographic areas, countries with the highest incidence, and to some problem areas of the diseases. Cutaneous diseases include: pityriasis versicolor, and dermatophptosis. The three subcutaneous mycoses are: chromomycosis, sporotrichosis and mycetomas. The systemic mycoses included are: histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, candidosis and aspergillosis.Data on epidemiology of the mycoses is based on location and activities of trained investigators while other regions go unreported due to lack of personnel. There is a need for systeniaric collection of global morbidity and mortality data to reveal the dimensions of fungal diseases.