Abstract: Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a chronic and more difficult-to-treat fungal infection of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues. The most common aetiological agents are of the general Fonsecaea pedrosoi, Cladophialophora carrionii and Phialophora verrucosa, which are found as saprophytes in soil and plants. Most patients are inoculated through injuries with wood fragments and thorn brushes. The diagnosis of CBM can be confirmed by mycological tests including direct examination and cultures. Oral antifungals (itraconazole, terbinafine.etc.) combined with physical therapy such as thermotherapy, cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen are still the main treatment for CBM. Here, we report two cascs of chromoblastomycosis cased by Cladophialophora carrionii.

Key words: chromoblastomycosis, Cladophialophora carrionii, diagnosis