Blastomycosis and Pregnancy: An Unusual Postpartum Disease Course
Blastomyces dermatitidis is responsible for systemic mycoses. It is predominantly caused by inhalation of spores and often manifests as pneumonia, which can potentially disseminate; however, direct cutaneous inoculation may also occur. Blastomycosis in the perigravid period is exceedingly rare. The...
Main Authors: | David Surprenant, Monika Kaniszewska, Kelli Hutchens, Christine Go, Paul O'Keefe, James Swan, Rebecca Tung |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2015-05-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Dermatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/431033 |
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