Entomophthoromycosis caused by Conidiobolus

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Entomophthoromycosis caused by Conidiobolus
A chronic inflammatory or granulomatous disease
that is typically restricted to the nasal
submucosa and characterized by polyps or palpable
restricted subcutaneous masses. Clinical
variants, including pulmonary and systemic
infections have also been described. Human
infections occur mainly in adults with a
predominance in males (80 of cases). Infections
also occur in horses usually producing extensive
nasal polyps and the causative agent Conidiobolus
coronatus is a recognised pathogen of termites,
other insects and spiders. Distribution
World-wide, especially tropical rain forests of
Africa. Aetiological Agent Conidiobolus
coronatus, commonly present in soil and decaying
leaves.
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