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Skin lesion of blastomycosis - Symptom

Symptoms:

  • 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
With time, these lesions can lead to scarring and loss of skin pigment (color). The lesions are most frequently found on exposed body areas.

Signs and tests:

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

  • Reviewed last on: 9/5/2006
  • 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.