Chromoblastomycosis: a case series from Sumba, eastern Indonesia
Chromoblastomycosis is a highly neglected implantation mycosis, typically affecting agricultural workers in impoverished rural communities in (sub)tropical regions. We present a case series of eight individuals with chromoblastomycosis that were identified through teledermatology in Sumba, a remote island in eastern Indonesia. We highlight the challenges faced in managing complex diseases like chromoblastomycosis in underserved communities and illustrate the value of telemedicine in empowering frontline healthcare workers and improving access to skin care.
Authors
- Claus Bøgh
- Hanggoro Tri Rinonce (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1266-451X)
- Hardyanto Soebono (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8318-9640)
- Marlous L. Grijsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7335-7313)
- Gladys O. Siregar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1260-4233)
- Maria Harianja
- Evivana S. Sundari
- Messe R Ataupah
- Ruth D Laiskodat
- Eddy Zulfikar
Institutions
- Universitas Gadjah Mada (ID)
- Angkor Hospital for Children (KH)
- University of Indonesia (ID)
- University of Oxford (GB)
- Ito Hospital (JP)
- Siloam Eye Hospital (KR)
- Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. Sardjito (ID)
- Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Indonesia
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llaf111
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71