| Literature DB >> 24371742 |
Sweeya Ramireddy1, Audrey Wanger1, Luis Ostrosky1.
Abstract
Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic endemic fungus which infects both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts. Isolated CNS histoplasmosis is a rare presentation with increased risk in individuals with impaired cellular immunity, however not all patients with this condition are immunocompromised. We report a case of isolated CNS histoplasmosis in an otherwise healthy immunocompetent patient who was initially treated with Liposomal Amphotericin B followed by oral Voriconazole and later Itraconazole with significant improvement in clinical status.Entities:
Keywords: Central nervous system; Histoplasma antigen; Histoplasmosis; Meningitis; Voriconazole
Year: 2012 PMID: 24371742 PMCID: PMC3854639 DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2012.08.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Mycol Case Rep ISSN: 2211-7539