Disseminated histoplasmosis with conjunctival involvement in an immunocompromised patient
2010
Case of Disseminated Histoplasmosis in an AIDS Patient
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shirali Arun Kini, Vupputuri Anjith Kuruvila, Prabhu M. Venkatraya
Primary Institution: Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Conclusion
The patient with disseminated histoplasmosis showed a dramatic response to treatment with Amphotericin B.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with high-grade fever, cough, and skin lesions.
- Histology confirmed the presence of H. capsulatum in skin and conjunctival samples.
- The patient became afebrile within 48 hours after starting treatment.
Takeaway
A man with AIDS got a serious infection called histoplasmosis, but he got better quickly after taking medicine.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed through clinical examination, histological analysis, and treatment response.
Limitations
A further culture or immunofluorescence could not be performed for definitive identification due to financial constraints.
Participant Demographics
37-year-old male farmer with AIDS from Puttur, Karnataka, India.
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