Osteomyelitis and pyoarthritis resulting from local paracoccidioidomycosis in an immunocompetent patient: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Paracoccidioidomycosis is a type of mycosis that is endemic to Brazil and is triggered by the fungus <it>Paracoccidioides brasiliensis</it>. Isolated bone involvement in this disease is very rare, especially in children...

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Main Authors: Michelan Michel, Fernandes Eloy de, Freitas Leonardo, Ribeiro Rodrigo, Milano Marília, Monteiro Soraya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/342