Disseminated Penicillium marneffei infection in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

C. C. Chang; S. T. Liao; W. S. Huang; J. D. Liu; L. S. Shih

Disseminated Penicillium marneffei infection in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

C. C. Chang, S. T. Liao, W. S. Huang, J. D. Liu, L. S. Shih

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Abstract

Penicillium marneffei is a rare human pathogen in Southeast Asia and Southern China. A 26-year-old heterosexual male had intermittent fever, diarrhea and weight loss for 3 months. He was severely immune deficient (CD4+ count, 4/μL) and serologic tests for antibodies against human immunodeficiency virus type-1 were positive. P. marneffei infection was disseminated with involvement of the liver, spleen and bone marrow. The diagnosis was established by histologic examination and confirmed by isolation of the fungus. This infection responded well to amphotericin B. He was discharged with maintenance therapy of itraconazole and continued to be stable during his 2-month follow-up.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	572-575
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume	94
Issue number	9
Publication status	Published - 1995
Externally published	Yes

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Penicillium marneffei
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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Disseminated Penicillium marneffei infection in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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