Advances in paracoccidioidomycosis.
Clin Exp Dermatol
; 35(6): 576-80, 2010 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-19874328
ABSTRACT
Paracoccidioidomycosis is the most prevalent systemic mycosis in Latin America. It is becoming globally relevant, as increasing numbers of cases have been detected in returning travellers and immigrants from endemic regions. It is characterized by pulmonary involvement, lymphadenopathy, and chronic progression of mucocutaneous lesions. Untreated, systemic disease can be severe and fatal. Skin features are common and characteristic, enabling the dermatologist to diagnose infection early and prevent the development of serious sequelae. This review outlines the clinical features and management of paracoccidioidomycosis and discusses notable recent developments in molecular diagnosis, prognostics and therapies.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Paracoccidioides
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Paracoccidioidomicosis
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Exp Dermatol
Año:
2010
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Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido