| Literature DB >> 28327818 |
Thais Carneiro Lima1, Regis Otaviano Franca Bezerra1, Luiz Tenório de Brito Siqueira1, Marcos Roberto de Menezes1, Claudia da Costa Leite1, Gilda Porta2, Giovanni Guido Cerri1.
Abstract
Paracoccidioidomycosis is a granulomatous systemic mycosis that is endemic in Latin America; it is an extremely rare infection following solid organ transplantation. In this study, we describe the first report of disseminated paracoccidioidomycosis in a 3-year-old girl who underwent liver transplantation 2 years previously. The radiologic diagnosis and patient follow-up are described. In addition, we review the clinical evolution and treatment regimens for this infection.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28327818 DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0282-2016
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Soc Bras Med Trop ISSN: 0037-8682 Impact factor: 1.581