This micrograph depicts the histopathologic changes associated with lobomycosis of the skin.
This chronic fungal infection is caused by the fungus Loboa loboi. The infection is characterized by keloidal nodular lesions occurring on the face, ears, or extremities. This disease is usually found in humans and bottle-nosed dolphins.
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