Mycetoma in an HIV-infected patient

Authors

  • Luiz G. M. Castro University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Division of Dermatology
  • Neusa Y. S. Valente University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Division of Dermatology
  • José Antônio M. Germano University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Division of Dermatology
  • Elisabeth M. Heins Vaccari University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Division of Dermatology
  • Carlos da Silva Lacaz Institute of Tropical Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0041-87811999000500008

Keywords:

Mycet, Actinomyc, Fungal infecti,

Abstract

Although oportunistic fungal infections occur commonly in immunocompromised hosts, mycetoma has never been reported in association with HIV infection. The authors present a case that to their knowledge is the first reported case of mycetoma associated with HIV infection. Diagnosis was confirmed by direct examination of grains and histologic examination. Precise identification of the agent, an actinomycete, was not possible. The unusual site of infection may probably be related to the use of contaminated needless and sirynges for HIV drug injection.

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Published

1999-10-01

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 5 (1999)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Castro, L. G. M., Valente, N. Y. S., Germano, J. A. M., Vaccari, E. M. H., & Lacaz, C. da S. (1999). Mycetoma in an HIV-infected patient . Revista Do Hospital Das Clínicas, 54(5), 169-171. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0041-87811999000500008