chromoblastomycosis in children and adolescents in the endemic area of the falcón state, venezuela. | the present paper describes 22 cases of chromoblastomycosis (cbm) caused by cladophialophora carrionii in children and adolescents (2-19 years old). the patients were seen between 1992 and 2004 and all resided in a cbm endemic area in the semi-arid zone of the falcón state, venezuela. twelve of the 22 patients (54.55%) had close relatives who also had cbm and 19 (86.36%) were male. lesions consisted of erythematous papules with desquamation or squamous plaques (0.12-14.19 cm in diameter), locate ... | 2006 | 16882614 |