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Mucocutaneous histoplasmosis in AIDS
F J Souza Filho1, M Lopes, O P Almeida
1Department of Oral Pathology, University of Campinas, Picacicaba-SP, Brazil.
The British Journal of Dermatology
|September 1, 1995
Summary
Disseminated histoplasmosis, a fungal infection, can manifest with various symptoms in immunocompromised individuals, including skin lesions and salivary gland swelling. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of this opportunistic infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Mycology
- Immunocompromised Hosts
Background:
- Intravenous drug abuse is associated with increased risk of opportunistic infections.
- Disseminated fungal infections can present with diverse mucocutaneous manifestations.
- Herpes zoster and oral candidosis are common in immunocompromised patients.