Paracoccidioides brasilensis

Agent Name
Paracoccidioides brasilensis
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Infectious Agents
Comments
Paracoccidioidomyycosis occurs among Latin America workers who inhale contaminated dust after plowing or excavating. The incubation period is a month or longer.
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Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: