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Cutaneous protothecosis: report of the second Brazilian case
Follador, Ivonise; Bittencourt, Achiléa; Araujo, Maria Das Graças.
  • 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 ; 43(5): 287-290, Sept.-Oct. 2001. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-308003
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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: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Prototheca / Fluconazole / Hand Dermatoses Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2001 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Central State Laboratory/BR / Federal University of Bahia/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Prototheca / Fluconazole / Hand Dermatoses Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2001 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Central State Laboratory/BR / Federal University of Bahia/BR