| Literature DB >> 28656779 |
Gabrielle M Veillet-Lemay1, Michael A Sawchuk2, Nordau D Kanigsberg2.
Abstract
Fingolimod is an immune-modulating drug used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Histoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungus that can infect humans. Infection with the pathogen typically affects the lungs, but it is usually asymptomatic and self-limited. However, immunocompromised patients infected with the pathogen can present atypically, including the development of primary cutaneous lesions. We describe an interesting clinical case of a cutaneous H capsulatum infection in a patient treated with fingolimod.Entities:
Keywords: Histoplasmosis capsulatum; dermatology; fingolimod; infectious disease; opportunistic infection
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28656779 DOI: 10.1177/1203475417719043
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Cutan Med Surg ISSN: 1203-4754 Impact factor: 2.092