Paracoccidioidomycosis in Brazil: 25‐Year Nationwide Trends in Mortality, Hospitalisations and In‐Hospital Deaths of a Neglected Systemic Mycosis

A. E. O. Ferreira; Jörg Heukelbach; Eliana Amorim de Souza; Maria Aparecida Shikanai‐Yasuda; Lisandra Serra Damasceno; Terezinha do Menino Jesus Silva Leitão; Ziadir Francisco Coutinho; Hélia Kawa; Milena Maria Alves Vasconcelos; Alberto Novaes Ramos

doi:10.1111/tmi.70135

March 24, 2026Tropical Medicine & International HealthOpen Access

Paracoccidioidomycosis in Brazil: 25‐Year Nationwide Trends in Mortality, Hospitalisations and In‐Hospital Deaths of a Neglected Systemic Mycosis

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Key Points

The aim is to analyze the trends in mortality, hospitalizations, and in-hospital deaths associated with paracoccidioidomycosis in Brazil over 25 years.
Analyzed national rates of mortality and hospitalizations over 25 years.
Identified trends in specific endemic territories.
Assessed the impact on socially vulnerable populations.
Mortality rates showed a decline nationally over the 25-year period.
Hospitalizations remained concentrated in endemic territories.
Socially vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected.

Implication

This report reveals mortality and hospitalisation trends of a neglected systemic mycosis in Brazil, indicating a significant health concern.

Abstract

Despite declining national rates, PCM remains concentrated in specific endemic territories, disproportionately affecting socially vulnerable populations and reinforcing its status as a neglected systemic mycosis in Brazil. Making PCM a nationally notifiable disease is essential to reduce its burden.

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Ferreira et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Paracoccidioidomycosis in Brazil: 25‐Year Nationwide Trends in Mortality, Hospitalisations and In‐Hospital Deaths of a Neglected Systemic Mycosis

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Paracoccidioidomycosis in Brazil: 25‐Year Nationwide Trends in Mortality, Hospitalisations and In‐Hospital Deaths of a Neglected Systemic Mycosis

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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