Disseminated cutaneous histoplasmosis in CD4+ lymphocytopenia patient: case report

Authors

  • Primrata Tiyajinda Institute of Dermatology, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok
  • Chakkrapong Chunhasewee Institute of Dermatology, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok

Keywords:

Disseminated histoplasmosis, CD4 lymphocytopenia

Abstract

Histoplasmosis classically presents as opportunistic mycosis caused by the intracellular dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum and is frequently associated with HIV infection and other immunocompromised states. Disseminated histoplasmosis presenting as cutaneous lesions in an immunocompetent host is very rare. We report a case of disseminated cutaneous histoplasmosis presenting with multiple ulcer in patient with suspected CD4+lymphocytopenia.

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Published

2016-12-01

How to Cite

Tiyajinda, P., & Chunhasewee, C. (2016). Disseminated cutaneous histoplasmosis in CD4+ lymphocytopenia patient: case report. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 32(4), 274–278. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/159630