Literature DB >> 24371742

An instructive case of CNS histoplasmosis in an immunocompetent host.

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.

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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


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