Coccidioidomycosis as imported atypical pneumonia in Sweden.

Fohlman, J; Sjölin, J; Bennich, H; Chryssanthou, E; Von Rosen, M; Petrini, B

Fohlman, J; Sjölin, J; Bennich, H; Chryssanthou, E; Von Rosen, M; Petrini, B.

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Fohlman J; Department of Medical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

Scand J Infect Dis ; 32(4): 440-1, 2000.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10959663

RESUMEN

Coccidioidomycosis, an endemic fungal infection of the western hemisphere causes serious disease in immunocompromised individuals. In immunocompetent patients, a moderate flu-like disease may develop. We report here an imported Scandinavian case of a culture-proven coccidioidomycosis, initially presenting as an atypical pneumonia. Pleuritic symptoms, positive epidemiology and eosinophilia led to suspicion of the diagnosis, which was further supported by serology.

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Coccidioidomicosis/complicaciones; Neumonía/etiología; Anciano; Coccidioidomicosis/tratamiento farmacológico; Humanos; Masculino; Neumonía/tratamiento farmacológico; Suecia

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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Neumonía / Coccidioidomicosis Límite: Aged / Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Scand J Infect Dis Año: 2000 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Suecia Pais de publicación: Reino Unido

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