Histoplasmosis peritonitis in an immunocompetent patient: case report

Histoplasmosis peritonitis in an immunocompetent patient: case report

Abstract Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection most frequently seen in immunocompromised patients. It is endemic in Central and South America and in Africa. The infection is usually asymptomatic in a healthy individual. Extrapulmonary dissemination can be seen in immunocompromised hosts. Gastrointest...

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Main Authors: Thomas Jaugey, Michael Schneider, Cristina Bellini, Stephane Yerly, Charalampos Sotiriadis, Edgardo Pezzetta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Disseminated histoplasmosis
Immunocompetent
Abdominal pain
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09083-9

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