Chromoblastomycosis in a Solomon Islander

Kapoor, Shailendra

doi:10.5694/mja12.11525

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To the Editor: I read with great interest the recent article by Knox and Marshall.1 Chromoblastomycosis may result in a number of rare systemic complications that may be associated with significant morbidity.

Mechanicsville, Va, USA.

Correspondence: shailendrakapoor@yahoo.com

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