Seven cases of histoplasmosis: Cutaneous and extracutaneous involvements

Seven cases of histoplasmosis: Cutaneous and extracutaneous involvements

Seven cases of histoplasmosis have been reported, 6 males and one female. Their ages ranged from 40 to 78 years. Of 7 patients, 5 had skin lesions, 4 with palatal ulcer, one with papules and nodules. None of the patients were HIV positive. In all patients either cytology, or skin biopsy or both reve...

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Main Authors: Dhar Subhra, Dutta Roy R, Todi Subhas, Roy Sunanda, Dhar Sandipan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2006-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
Subjects:
<i>Histoplasmosis
palatal ulcer
nodule</i>
Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2006;volume=51;issue=2;spage=137;epage=139;aulast=Dhar
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Summary:Seven cases of histoplasmosis have been reported, 6 males and one female. Their ages ranged from 40 to 78 years. Of 7 patients, 5 had skin lesions, 4 with palatal ulcer, one with papules and nodules. None of the patients were HIV positive. In all patients either cytology, or skin biopsy or both revealed Histoplasma. Culture was positive in two patients.
ISSN:0019-5154

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