Extra-pulmonary manifestations of paracoccidioidomycosis associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: a case report

Extra-pulmonary manifestations of paracoccidioidomycosis associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: a case report

We present a patient with Paracoccidioidomycosis/HIV coinfection which has been investigated because of chronic monoarthritis and mucocutaneous lesions. A biopsy of the synovial membrane and skin revealed structures consistent with Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. At diagnosis, the count of CD4 + T cells was 44 cells/mm3. We emphasize the importance of clinical suspicion of Paracoccidioidomycosis in patients with HIV/AIDS who live in or are from risk areas.

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Main Authors: Safe,Izabella Picinin, Valle,Fabio Francesconi do, Maia,Daniela Cristina Caetano, Agonio,Barbara, Monte,Rossicleia Lins, Araujo,Jose de Ribamar, Cordeiro-Santos,Marcelo
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2014
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962014000100150
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