[Imported cases of histoplasmosis]. / Cas importés d'histoptasmose.
Rev Med Suisse
; 5(227): 2418-23, 2009 Nov 25.
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| ID: mdl-20052843
ABSTRACT
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that may be opportunistic in the context of HIV. Rare in Europe, it is always imported. The two variants of histoplasmosis are encountered in defined geographic areas var. capsulatum in Americas, Africa and Asia; and var duboisii in Africa only. In immuno-competent patients, acute infection is often asymptomatic, or it may cause a pulmonary syndrome of variable severity. Among immuno-compromised patients, histoplasmosis is disseminated and life-threatening. Diagnosis is typically made by cultures. The treatment of the disseminated form must be started immediately with anti-fungal therapy and highly active anti-retroviral treatment. In a globalized world, one has to remember the importation of unusual exotic diseases.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA
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Emigrantes e Inmigrantes
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Histoplasmosis
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Rev Med Suisse
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article