Dematiaceous fungi - phaeohyphomycosis and chromomycosis unknown 13

Ants and earthworms aren’t the only things in the soil. Phaeohyphomycosis is a term used to describe a large and diverse group of pigmented molds /fungal infections in the skin. These organisms have hyphae and yeast forms. Chromomycosis lack hyphae forms. Culture is necessary for speciation. In general, the localized forms are found in individuals with an intact immune system while systemic infections are in immunocompromised. The appearance of the lesions can range from nodules to cystic and occasionally wart or squamous cell carcinoma-like. The organisms are found in wood, soil, and vegetation and are typically introduced into the skin by a splinter or other traumatic inoculation. Characteristic microscopic findings: 1. Cavity or cyst surrounded by mixed inflammation with giant cells, histiocytes, and neutrophils. 2. Brown filamentous, thick-walled hyphae and yeasts with bubbly cytoplasm. 3. Differs from chromomycosis which are round spherical organisms that undergo internal septation If you have benefited from this video and want to see more, all I ask is that you hit that like button, subscribe and share this with others. That's the thing that keeps me producing this content - the knowledge that I am helping someone. Turn notifications on, but you don’t want to miss these short and fun tutorials. SUBSCRIBE TO DR MICHAEL LEE’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL    • Discover What Poison Ivy Rash Looks Like U...   What was the thing you liked most about this video? Was it too long, short, or just right? Comment below. I read all the comments and if you want a specific topic discussed, that’s the best place to do it. I post almost every day of the week so be sure to check back in regularly. Thank you. **CONNECT WITH DR MICHAEL LEE ON SOCIAL MEDIA** Instagram:   / mpleemd   Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpleemd?lang=en Facebook:   / mpleemd   Youtube:    / drmichaellee