Mycoses and algal infections

Subcutaneous cystic swelling on forearm

“…[1] Subcutaneous infection results in cyst formation. The spectrum of disease ranges from superficial to emergent, rapidly fatal disease.…”

“…[3] Infection usually follows traumatic implantation from contaminated soil, thorns, and wood splinters. [123456] Very few cases have been reported in India distributed in a belt from north to south. [5]…”

“…[5] Average age range is 30-60 years, a male to female ratio of 1.3:1 has been reported with a prior history of injury. [123456] With implantation, the fungus grows in stratum corneum, in hairy areas it may grow in the hair shaft. The whole body may be covered with boils and bumps.…”

Multiple confluent reddish nodules

“…The reproduction is done by simple budding, with both mother and daughter-cells having approximately the same size. The arrangement of the yeasts in chains of 2–10 cells is a characteristic feature [11,12]. …”

An Unusual Cutaneous Tumor: African Histoplasmosis following Mudbaths: Case Report and Review

“…[15][16][17][18] Although specific primary antibodies for immunostaining of H. capsulatum var. capsulatum yeasts in tissue sections are available, 19 no such report exists up to now for H. capsulatum var.…”