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Cutaneous protothecosis: report of the second Brazilian case
Follador, Ivonise; Bittencourt, Achiléa; Araujo, Maria Das Graças.
Affiliation
  • Follador, Ivonise; Federal University of Bahia. Hospital Universitário Professor Edgar Santos. BR
  • Bittencourt, Achiléa; Federal University of Bahia. School of Medicine. BR
  • Araujo, Maria Das Graças; Central State Laboratory. BR
Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo ; Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo;43(5): 287-290, Sept.-Oct. 2001. ilus
Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-308003
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ABSTRACT
The present report describes a case of cutaneous protothecosis caused by Prototheca wickerhamii in a non-immunocompromised female from the state of Bahia, Brazil. This is the second case described in Brazil. Dermatological examination revealed diffusely infiltrated erythematous plaques on the flexor aspect of the right arm and forearm. The authors emphasize the pathological aspects that can lead to misdiagnosis this condition. The patient was successfully treated with fluconazole
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Prototheca / Fluconazole / Hand Dermatoses Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Brasil Language: En Journal: Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo Journal subject: MEDICINA TROPICAL Year: 2001 Type: Article
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Prototheca / Fluconazole / Hand Dermatoses Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Brasil Language: En Journal: Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo Journal subject: MEDICINA TROPICAL Year: 2001 Type: Article