Zygomycosis is a subcutaneous mycosis caused by soil fungi, such as Conidiobolus coronatus. In general, the main clinical manifestation is a chronic rhinofacial tumor. We report the first case of zygomycosis (entomophthoramycosis) caused by Conidiobolus coronatus, occurring in Mato Grosso, West Brazil.
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