Disseminated Cutaneous Histoplasmosis in Newly Diagnosed Hiv

We present a woman with a widespread severe papulopustular eruption, fever, and fatigue of 5 weeks' duration. HIV infection was diagnosed, with an absolute CD4+ count of 3 cells/μL. The eruption was consistent with disseminated cutaneous histoplasmosis. The clinical manifestations and managemen...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2016-01, Vol.29 (1), p.50-51
Main Authors: Soza, Gabriela M., Patel, Mahir, Readinger, Allison, Ryan, Caitriona
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case reports
Case Studies
Diagnosis
Drug therapy
Histoplasmosis
HIV
HIV patients
Human immunodeficiency virus
Skin diseases
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Summary:We present a woman with a widespread severe papulopustular eruption, fever, and fatigue of 5 weeks' duration. HIV infection was diagnosed, with an absolute CD4+ count of 3 cells/μL. The eruption was consistent with disseminated cutaneous histoplasmosis. The clinical manifestations and management of cutaneous histoplasmosis are reviewed.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2016.11929357