Case report: disseminated dermatophytosis by microsporum gypseum in a systemic lupus erythematosus patient
Braz. j. microbiol
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39(1): 25-27, Jan.-Mar. 2008. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Mycosis is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and frequent exposition to an infectious source could enhance the development of dermatophytic infections. A case of disseminated dermatophytosis by Microsporum gypseum is reported in a systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patient.
RESUMO
Micoses contribuem para a morbidade e mortalidade em pacientes com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico e exposição freqüente a fontes infecciosas pode aumentar o desenvolvimento de infecções dermatofíticas. Um caso de dermatofitose disseminada por Microsporum gypseum é reportado em paciente com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico (LES).
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Main subject:
Patients
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In Vitro Techniques
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Mortality
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Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
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Dermatomycoses
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
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Microsporum
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR
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