| Literature DB >> 33231849 |
Berta Oliveras1, Marc Albert2, Carme López2, Esther Fort2, Laia Peries2, Laia Gutiérrez2, David Busquets2, Hugo Uchima2, Xavier Aldeguer2, Virginia Piñol2.
Abstract
Histoplasmosis is an endemic mycosis in some areas of North and South America. This disease is usually asymptomatic, but it can result in severe and disseminated infection involving gastrointestinal tract, especially in immunocompromised individuals. We report a case of a 33-years-old Ecuadorian male treated with infliximab who developed disseminated histoplasmosis with gastrointestinal affection. Due to the non-specific presentation of gastrointestinal histoplasmosis, the diagnosis is often delayed and it causes poor outcomes. It is important to consider this diagnosis in immunocompromised patients with compatible symptoms, like patients on TNF inhibitors.Entities:
Keywords: Case report; Gastrointestinal histoplasmosis; Infliximab
Year: 2020 PMID: 33231849 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-020-01298-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin J Gastroenterol ISSN: 1865-7265