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RESUMEN La esporotricosis es una micosis subcutánea causada por el Sporothrix schenkii. De presentación clínica variada, la que nos ocupa posee forma cutánea fija de evolución polimorfa, lo que ocasiona un diagnóstico tardío y tratamientos incorrectos que conllevan a complicaciones. Se presenta el caso de una paciente pediátrica, sin antecedentes de inoculación traumática. Con historia de lesión de inicio nodular tipo picadura en región interescapular. Dos meses después se ulcera en la región central y se cubre de costras. El paciente se automedica con betametasona, clotrimazol y gentamicina crema, generando remisión temporal de la lesión. Posteriormente, la lesión reaparece y es diagnosticada como cicatriz queloide, infiltrándose con corticoides. Un mes y medio después, se agrava además con dolor y prurito, y es tratada con antibióticos. Sin presentar mejoría, acude a consulta dermatológica donde, por cultivo, es diagnosticada con esporotricosis cutánea fija granulomatosa complicada con sobreinfección por Candida spp. y Staphylococcus aureus. Se realiza tratamiento con Itraconazol y Yoduro de potasio presentando mejoría clínica. El diagnóstico temprano de la esporotricosis cutánea es esencial para evitar cambios atípicos en la evolución de la lesión. El tratamiento adecuado en el momento oportuno, minimiza las secuelas físicas y psicológicas en el paciente.
ABSTRACT Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis caused by Sporothrix schenkii complex. Its clinical presentation is diverse, but the fixed cutaneous form has a polymorphic evolution, causing a diagnosis delay and wrong treatments that lead to complications. We present the case of a pediatric patient, with no history of traumatic inoculation. Came with a history of a sting-like nodular lesion in the interscapular region. Two months later it ulcerates in the central region and is covered with scabs. The patient self-medicates with a cream that contains betamethasone, clotrimazole and gentamicin, generating temporary remission of the lesion. Subsequently, the lesion reappears and is diagnosed as a keloid scar, treated with infiltration of corticosteroids. A month and a half later, it is also aggravated with pain and itching, and is treated with antibiotics. Without showing any improvement, she went to a dermatological clinic where, by culture, she was diagnosed with fixed granulomatous cutaneous sporotrichosis complicated with Candida spp overinfection. and Staphylococcus aureus. Treatment with Itraconazole and Potassium Iodide is performed presenting clinical improvement. The early diagnosis of cutaneous spotrichosis is essential to avoid atypical changes in the evolution of the lesion. The right treatment at the right time minimizes the physical and psychological sequelae in the patient.
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PIP: This article presents the results of a participatory exploration of male attitudes towards sexual and reproductive health issues in Nicaragua. Nicaraguan culture views men in a machismo concept. The study examined the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of men in relation to the social construction of masculinity: sexuality, reproduction, and fatherhood. Employing 90 men from both rural and urban communities, attitudes towards sexuality, reproduction, abortion and fatherhood were discussed. Several insights were gathered from the research, which explains men's behavior. Thus, it was deemed imperative that in empowering women by promoting sexual and reproductive health among men would require challenging male hegemony and persuading men to participate in health promotion. However, the setting and application of a men's agenda for sexual health promotion should not result in the curtailment of services for women because funds are being reallocated to men, nor should it give men the opportunity to more subtle forms of domination and exploitation.^ieng