Paracoccidioidomycosis, neoplasia and associated infections.
A highly significant percentage of malignancy (8.2%) was found in a group of 147 patients with Paracoccidioidomycosis. Tuberculosis was also observed in 19% of this patient group. The possible immune mechanisms involved in this association are discussed.
D000908:Antibodies, Fungal / Q000172:deficiency; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity; D007239:Infections / Q000276:immunology*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology*; D010229:Paracoccidioidomycosis / Q000276:immunology*
D000908:Antibodies, Fungal