Progressive disseminated histoplasmosis as a presentation of AIDS in a patient from the Congo: the role of skin biopsy.

João Borges-costa; T Marques; L  Soares-Almeida; M. Sacramento-Marques

doi:10.1258/td.2011.110140

Progressive disseminated histoplasmosis as a presentation of AIDS in a patient from the Congo: the role of skin biopsy.

João Borges-costa, T Marques , L Soares-Almeida, M. Sacramento-Marques

Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT)

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Abstract

Progressive disseminated histoplasmosis is frequently fatal in HIV patients, and the standard diagnostic techniques can cause treatment delay. Skin biopsy can help in the differential diagnosis, allowing also an earlier treatment initiation.

Original language	Unknown
Pages (from-to)	251-2
Journal	Tropical Doctor
Volume	41
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1258/td.2011.110140
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2011

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