| • | AKA South American blastomycosis |
| • | common in Brazil (80% of cases)….hence the name “South American blasto” |
| • | in disseminate disease – massive lymphadenopathy is very characteristic |
| • | tissue phase (37º) - “Mariner’s Wheel” = pathognomonic |
| • | oral and rectal mucosa, ulcers |
| • | mnemonic – need to take a boat (with a Mariner’s wheel) or a para-sail over to Brazil to get Paracoccidioidomycosis |
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