Disseminated cryptococcosis with cutaneous involvement in an immunocompetent patient
An. bras. dermatol
; 91(6): 832-834, Nov.-Dec. 2016. graf
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection of opportunistic behavior that is unusual in immunocompetent patients. We report a rare case of disseminated cryptococcosis with cutaneous involvement in an immunocompetent individual. During hospitalization, Cryptococcus gattii was isolated from skin lesions, lung and spinal fluid. The diagnosis of disseminated cryptococcosis was confirmed and treatment was established. The patient showed improvement. Due to the probable clinical severity of the disease and the possibility that skin lesions may be the first manifestation of this illness, prompt diagnosis must be established and treatment provided.
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Criptococose
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Dermatomicoses
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Cryptococcus gattii
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Imunocompetência
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
Dermatologia
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul/BR