Chromoblastomycosis epidemiology and demographics

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Chromoblastomycosis occurs around the world, but is most common in rural areas between approximately 30° N and 30° S latitude. Madagascar and Japan have the highest incidence. Over two thirds of patients are male, and usually between the ages of thirty and fifty. A correlation with HLA-A29 suggests that genetic factors may play a role as well.