[Candida humicola infection of the central nervous system in an HIV-infected patient: a case report].
HIV infection and parenteral drug abuse are at increased risk of developing Candida infection. Central nervous system (CNS) infection is an exceptional finding. We present fatal CNS infection by Candida humicola in drug abuser at late stage of HIV disease. In MEDLINE we have found only 3 reports about pathogenicity Candida humicola in humans (ophthalmopathy, conjunctivitis, melanonychia). Our case report suggests, that spectrum of pathogens dangerous to persons with AIDS increases.
Rogowska-Szadkowska
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Klinika Obserwacyjno-Zakaźna Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku.
Wiercińska-Drapało
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Borzuchowska
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Prokopowicz
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D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001921:Brain / Q000382:microbiology*; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole