Botriomicosis y strongyloidiasis intestinal en un paciente con infección por HTLV-1. Reporte de un caso / Botryomycosis and intestinal strongyloidiasis in a patient with HTLV-1 infection. A case report
Rev. méd. hered
; 13(2): 74-76, jun. 2002.
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RESUMO
We report a case of botryomycosis and intestinal strongyloidiasis in apatient with HTLV-1 infection. A 23 year-old female patient from Ayacucho, came with a history of a right foot tumor and chronic foot ulcers. The diagnosis of botryomycosis was established by biopsy of the lesion. Because the mild eosinophilia, a microscopic examination of stools was performed and Strongyloides stercoralis rhabditiform larva were found. HTLV-1 ELISA test, performed in order to discharge association with strongyloidiasis, was positive. The clinical presentation, physiopathology of the botryomycosis and the role of the HTLV-1 infection and strongyloidiasis as predisposing factors for botryomycosis are discussed.
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Estrongiloidíase
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Vírus Linfotrópico T Tipo 1 Humano
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Micoses
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Es
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Rev. méd. hered
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2002
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Article