Getting Histoplasmosis on the Map of International Recommendations for Patients with Advanced HIV Disease

Progressive disseminated histoplasmosis, caused by <i>H. capsulatum</i>, is a life-threatening illness and is an AIDS-defining opportunistic infection. It is neglected, worryingly under-diagnosed, and often misdiagnosed as cancer or tuberculosis with fatal consequences. Globally, over 10...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Felix Bongomin, Richard Kwizera, David W. Denning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/5/3/80