Postpartum cryptococcosis in an HIV-negative patient.
Infection
; 52(2): 691-696, 2024 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-38113019
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE AND METHODS:
We present an unusual case of an HIV-negative patient with postpartum pulmonary cryptococcosis and cryptococcemia.RESULTS:
The diagnostic methods and treatment of cryptococcosis in a postpartum patient are presented in this case report. Due to anaphylaxis to liposomal amphotericin B, desensitisation to the drug was performed.CONCLUSION:
We would like to raise awareness about rare infections such as cryptococcosis in pregnancy and the postpartum period. In addition, we were able to document a successful desensitisation to liposomal amphotericin B.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por HIV
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Anfotericina B
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Criptococose
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Cryptococcus neoformans
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article