Coccidioidomycosis and the skin: a comprehensive review
An. bras. dermatol
; 90(5): 610-619, graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS
| ID: lil-764414
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
AbstractCoccidioidomycosis is a highly prevalent disease in the Western hemisphere. It is considered one of the most virulent primary fungal infections. Coccidioides species live in arid and semi-arid regions, causing mainly pulmonary infection through inhalation of arthroconidia although many other organs can be affected. Primary inoculation is rare. Since the first case of coccidioidomycosis was reported in 1892, the skin has been identified as an important target of this disease. Knowledge of cutaneous clinical forms of this infection is important and very useful for establishing prompt diagnosis and treatment. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of this infection, emphasizing its cutaneous manifestations, diagnostic methods and current treatment.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Coccidioidomicose
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Dermatomicoses
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
Dermatologia
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
México
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León/MX