Disseminated histoplasniosis in patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): study of 25 cases

Authors

  • Marineide Melo Rocha CNPq
  • Luiz Carlos Severo CNPq

Keywords:

Histoplasmose clássica, SIDA, Histoplasma capsulai um var. capsulatum

Abstract

Twenty five cases of disseminated histoplasmosis in patients with AIDS are presented. Mucocutaneous involvement established the diagnosis of disseminated histoplasmosis in 68% of the cases. We point out the importance of histoplasmosis as an opportunistic infection in patients with HIV.

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Published

1994-04-01

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 2 (1994)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Rocha, M. M., & Severo, L. C. (1994). Disseminated histoplasniosis in patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): study of 25 cases . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 36(2), 167-170. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/29142