[Disseminated aspergillosis with pulmonary and cardiac localization in an HIV-infected patient]. / Aspergillose disséminée avec localisations pulmonaires et cardiaques chez un sujet infecté par le VIH.

ABSTRACT

The authors report a case of invasive aspergillosis with pulmonary and cardiac involvement revealed by a pericarditis in a seropositive patient (VIH1). Clinical findings, differential diagnosis and outcome underly the issues encountered in the management of aspergillosis in AIDS patients. Indeed, the low prevalence of aspergillosis in AIDS and the insidious features of aspergillosis locations make the early diagnosis difficult. It is though essential for a favourable outcome under specific treatment. The risk factors, clinical characteristics and diagnostic procedures are mentioned as well as the various available treatments.