Research Article: Pediatric Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis: A Retrospective Study from Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia
Introduction:
Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis (GIB) is an infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum, which is environmental saprophytic fungi found worldwide in soil, decaying organic matter, and the gastrointestinal tracts of amphibians, fish, reptiles, and insectivorous bats. This fungus belongs to the order Entomophthorales of the class Zygomycetes. Basidiobolomycosis, characterized by chronic subcutaneous induration affecting the limbs, trunk, and buttocks, is found mainly in the tropical areas of South America, Africa,…
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