Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-related blastomycosis in an unusual geographic location

Blastomycosis is a fungal infection acquired via inhalation of Blastomyces dermatitidis. The majority of cases occur in central, southeastern, and mid-Atlantic areas of the United States. We report the case of a 42-year-old veteran infected with the human immunodeficiency virus who presented in E1 P...

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Published in:Military medicine 2001-11, Vol.166 (11), p.1026-1028
Main Authors: BATTLE, Steven E, SKILLMAN, Donald R, MAGUIRE, James H, BENNETT, Kent S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections - diagnosis
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections - diagnostic imaging
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections - drug therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Blastomycosis - diagnosis
Blastomycosis - diagnostic imaging
Blastomycosis - drug therapy
Facial Dermatoses - diagnosis
Facial Dermatoses - drug therapy
Facial Dermatoses - microbiology
Human viral diseases
Humans
Infectious diseases
Male
Medical sciences
Radiography
Viral diseases
Viral diseases of the lymphoid tissue and the blood. Aids
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Summary:Blastomycosis is a fungal infection acquired via inhalation of Blastomyces dermatitidis. The majority of cases occur in central, southeastern, and mid-Atlantic areas of the United States. We report the case of a 42-year-old veteran infected with the human immunodeficiency virus who presented in E1 Paso, Texas, with a dry cough, fever, and recent weight loss. We review the clinical and epidemiologic features of blastomycosis. Diagnostic criteria and pharmacologic management are discussed. Active duty personnel are at high risk of exposure to B. dermatitidis. Military providers should maintain an index of suspicion for blastomycosis in endemic and nonendemic regions.
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.1093/milmed/166.11.1026