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Disseminated histoplasmosis in immunocompetent patients from an arid zone in Western India: A case series
Arghadip Samaddar1, Anuradha Sharma1, Akhilesh Kumar Ph2
1Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, 342005, Rajasthan, India.
Abstract:
Histoplasmosis is a systemic fungal disease caused by dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum and is more common in immunocompromised patients. We report two cases of disseminated histoplasmosis in immunocompetent individuals from a non-endemic zone in Western India. Rapid diagnostic tests like urinary antigen detection and molecular assays comprise the need of the hour as early initiation of antifungal therapy can be life-saving. Clinicians need to be aware of this entity to prevent misdiagnosis and initiate prompt effective management.
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