[Paracoccidioidomycosis (South American blastomycosis)].

Paracoccidioidomycosis (South American blastomycosis) is a severe deep mycosis that begins in the lungs, mouth and pharynx and can affect the whole organism through lymphatic and hematologic dissemination. It is caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and occurs in warm and humid regions near large forest. The sulfonamides are very active and represent the therapy of choice. Special cases are treated with Amphotericin B.