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Chromoblastomycosis occurs around the world, but is most common in rural areas between approximately 30° N and 30° S [[latitude]]. [[Madagascar]] and [[Japan]] have the highest incidence. Over two thirds of patients are [[male]], and usually between the ages of thirty and fifty. A correlation with [[human leukocyte antigen|HLA]]-A29 suggests that genetic factors may play a role as well. | Chromoblastomycosis occurs around the world, but is most common in rural areas between approximately 30° N and 30° S [[latitude]]. [[Madagascar]] and [[Japan]] have the highest incidence. Over two thirds of patients are [[male]], and usually between the ages of thirty and fifty. A correlation with [[human leukocyte antigen|HLA]]-A29 suggests that genetic factors may play a role as well. | ||
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Overview
Epidemiology
Chromoblastomycosis occurs around the world, but is most common in rural areas between approximately 30° N and 30° S latitude. Madagascar and Japan have the highest incidence. Over two thirds of patients are male, and usually between the ages of thirty and fifty. A correlation with HLA-A29 suggests that genetic factors may play a role as well.