Multiple cutaneous swellings in an immunocompetent host: cryptococcosis overlooked
Braz. j. infect. dis
;
15(4): 394-396, July-Aug. 2011. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Recently, there has been an increase in the incidence of cryptococcosis even among immunocompetent patients. We present a case of multiple subcutaneous swellings later developing into a non-healing ulcer caused by Cryptococcus in a 60 year-old immunocompetent male along with a brief review of clinical presentations of cutaneous cryptococcosis in immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. A high index of suspicion is desired in view of possible dissemination and variable non-specific clinical presentations.
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Main subject:
Immunocompromised Host
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Cryptococcosis
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Dermatomycoses
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Institution/Affiliation country:
Manipal University/IN
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