Phaeohyphomycosis in renal transplantation: report of two cases
An. bras. dermatol
;
91(1): 89-92, Jan.-Feb. 2016. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Phaeohyphomycosis is an infection caused by a filamentous fungus that contains pigment melanin in its cell wall. We report two cases caused by Exophiala sp. emphasizing the clinical variability of the disease, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of this opportunistic infection in immunosuppressed patients (kidney transplant).
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Main subject:
Exophiala
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Kidney Transplantation
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Phaeohyphomycosis
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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