Clues to hepatic histoplasmosis in an immunocompromised patient
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Soma, Prashilla
Ellemdin, Shiraz
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Medpharm Publications
Abstract
Disseminated histoplasmosis can be the initial clue to the presence of AIDS. In HIV infected patients, histoplasmosis can present with unusual manifestations, without a positive exposure history or outside the typical endemic area. Untreated histoplasmosis can be potentially life-threatening and clues to diagnose it effectively and efficiently are essential.
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HIV, Ferritin, Hepatomegaly, Antifungal
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Soma, P & Ellemdin, S 2009, 'Clues to hepatic histoplasmosis in an immunocompromised patient', South African Family Practice, vol. 51, no. 3, pp. 261-262. [www.safpj.co.za]