Histoplasma capsulatum is an opportunistic dimorphic fungus responsible for most often self-limiting or flu-like infections but potentially lethal in immunocompromised hosts. Histoplasmosis is rare in Europe. We reported a case of disseminated histoplasmosis in an African HIV patient with a leprosy-like primary cutaneous presentation and involvement of lungs, brain, limphnodes and eye. The therapy with liposomial B amphotericin and itraconazole led to a prompt resolution of the symptoms.

Scarlata, F., Imburgia, C., Trizzino, M., Titone Lanza Di Scalea, L. (2012). Leprosy-like cutaneous presentation of Histoplasma capsulatum infection in an African HIV+ patient. LE INFEZIONI IN MEDICINA, 3, 211-213.

Leprosy-like cutaneous presentation of Histoplasma capsulatum infection in an African HIV+ patient

SCARLATA, Francesco;IMBURGIA, Claudia;TRIZZINO, Marcello;TITONE LANZA DI SCALEA, Lucina
2012-01-01

Abstract

Histoplasma capsulatum is an opportunistic dimorphic fungus responsible for most often self-limiting or flu-like infections but potentially lethal in immunocompromised hosts. Histoplasmosis is rare in Europe. We reported a case of disseminated histoplasmosis in an African HIV patient with a leprosy-like primary cutaneous presentation and involvement of lungs, brain, limphnodes and eye. The therapy with liposomial B amphotericin and itraconazole led to a prompt resolution of the symptoms.
2012
Scarlata, F., Imburgia, C., Trizzino, M., Titone Lanza Di Scalea, L. (2012). Leprosy-like cutaneous presentation of Histoplasma capsulatum infection in an African HIV+ patient. LE INFEZIONI IN MEDICINA, 3, 211-213.
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