Generalized fungal infection in a patient with AIDS appearing as skin papules.
Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) is unique among cutaneous fungal infections caused by defects of the cell-mediated immune system. Infections with Candida albicans occur with increased frequency and severity among HIV-infected individuals. Oral candidiasis is the most common manifestation, superficial cutaneous infections of the dermis are rarely seen. We report a HIV-positive man from Cameroon presenting with generalized cutaneous papules and nodes, oral candidiasis, and soor esophagitis, who was successfully treated with fluconazole monotherapy.
Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, D-44791 Bochum, Germany.
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Kreuter
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Teichmann
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Stuecker
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Altmeyer
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Tietz
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Brockmeyer
D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002163:Cameroon; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009181:Mycoses / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole