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This review summarizes reported cases of zygomycosis (fungal infections caused by zygomycete fungi) in Colombia. A total of 27 cases were reported between 1961-2018. The most common causative fungi identified were Rhizopus sp. and Conidiobolus sp. Treatment most often involved amphotericin B. The prevalence of zygomycosis in Colombia is unclear as reporting is not mandatory and identification of the causal agent is often lacking. Improved mandatory reporting and identification of fungi are needed to better

Author

Soraya Eugenia Morales López

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EN