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Articular histoplasmosis.

R O Darouiche¹, R M Cadle, G J Zenon

¹Medical Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX 77030.

The Journal of Rheumatology

|December 1, 1992

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Rheumatic manifestations of histoplasmosis, like joint pain, are rare. A patient with knee histoplasmosis was successfully treated with oral fluconazole, avoiding surgery.

Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Rheumatology
Mycology

Background:

Rheumatic symptoms are uncommon in histoplasmosis.
Articular histoplasmosis can present as polyarthritis, arthralgias, or infectious arthritis.
Traditional treatment for solitary monoarticular histoplasmosis involves surgical excision and amphotericin B.

Observation:

A case of solitary monoarticular histoplasmosis affecting the knee is presented.
The patient experienced joint pain and inflammation due to fungal infection.

Findings:

Successful treatment of articular histoplasmosis with oral fluconazole was achieved.
The patient did not require surgical intervention, unlike traditional approaches.
This case highlights the efficacy of triazole antifungals in managing articular histoplasmosis.

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Implications:

Oral fluconazole offers a less invasive treatment option for articular histoplasmosis.
Further research into triazole compounds for fungal arthritis is warranted.
This approach may improve patient outcomes and reduce treatment burdens.