Paracoccidioidomycosis: current perspectives from Brazil
s.l; s.n; 2017. 59 p. ilus, tab, mapa.
Non-conventional
en En
| SES-SP, SESSP-ILSLPROD, SES-SP, SESSP-ILSLACERVO, SES-SP
| ID: biblio-1053169
Biblioteca responsable:
BR191.1
Ubicación: BR191.1; 9508/S
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This review article summarizes and updates the knowledge on paracoccidioidomycosis. P lutzii and the cryptic species of P. brasiliensis and their geographical distribution in Latin America, explaining the difficulties observed in the serological diagnosis.OBJECTIVES:
Emphasis has been placed on some genetic factors as predisposing condition for paracoccidioidomycosis. Veterinary aspects were focused, showing the wide distribution of infection among animals. The cell-mediated immunity was better characterized, incorporating the recent findings.METHODS:
serological methods for diagnosis were also compared for their parameters of accuracy, including the analysis of relapse.RESULTS:
Clinical forms have been better classified in order to include the pictures less frequently observesiod.CONCLUSION:
Itraconazole and the trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole combination was compared regarding efficacy, effectiveness and safety, demonstrating that azole should be the first choice in the treatment of paracoccidioidomycosis.
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Colección:
06-national
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BR
Base de datos:
SES-SP
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SESSP-ILSLACERVO
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SESSP-ILSLPROD
Asunto principal:
Paracoccidioidomicosis
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Non-conventional