| Literature DB >> 23970618 |
Arthur Dessi E Roman1, Edsel Maurice T Salvaña, Mary Ann J De Guzman-Peñamora, Evalyn A Roxas, Katerina T Leyritana, Mediadora C Saniel.
Abstract
Invasive Trichosporon infection is a rare, life-threatening infection in immunocompromised patients. It has been reported as an emerging opportunistic infection in those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Only 12 cases of invasive trichosporonosis in patients with HIV have been documented, none in Southeast Asia. We report a case of fatal, disseminated trichosporonosis in a Filipino AIDS patient with severe cutaneous and pulmonary involvement. Invasive trichosporonosis should be considered in HIV-positive patients with disseminated fungal infection since this may be refractory to conventional antifungal treatment.Entities:
Keywords: HIV; Philippines; T. asahii; Trichosporon; acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; case reports [publication type]; cryptococcosis; mycoses; opportunistic infections; review [publication type]
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Year: 2013 PMID： 23970618 DOI： 10.1177/0956462413487716
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J STD AIDS ISSN： 0956-4624 Impact factor: 1.359