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Acute disseminated cutaneous candidiasis.

P H Fong1, H L Chan, Y S Lee

  • 1Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A skin rash can help diagnose disseminated candidiasis in immunocompromised patients. This case highlights Candida tropicalis identified in a young girl with aplastic anemia presenting with a unique skin eruption.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Mycology

Background:

  • Acute disseminated candidiasis is a severe opportunistic infection.
  • Immunocompromised patients are at high risk.
  • Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.

Observation:

  • A case of an 8-year-old girl with aplastic anemia is presented.
  • The patient had received multiple courses of antibiotics.
  • A distinctive papular nodular skin eruption developed on the face, palms, and soles.

Findings:

  • The skin eruption was monomorphic and profuse.
  • Skin biopsy confirmed the presence of Candida tropicalis.
  • This finding aids in diagnosing disseminated candidiasis.

Implications:

  • Characteristic skin lesions can serve as diagnostic markers for invasive fungal infections.
  • Prompt identification of Candida species is vital in managing immunocompromised individuals.
  • This case underscores the importance of dermatological examination in systemic candidiasis.

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