Generalized fungal infection in a patient with AIDS appearing as skin papules

Eur J Med Res. 2003 Oct 22;8(10):435-7.

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) is unique among cutaneous fungal infections caused by defects of the cell-mediated immune system. Infections with Candida albicans occur with increased frequency and severity among HIV-infected individuals. Oral candidiasis is the most common manifestation, superficial cutaneous infections of the dermis are rarely seen. We report a HIV-positive man from Cameroon presenting with generalized cutaneous papules and nodes, oral candidiasis, and soor esophagitis, who was successfully treated with fluconazole monotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / complications*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cameroon
  • Candidiasis, Cutaneous / complications
  • Candidiasis, Cutaneous / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis, Cutaneous / pathology
  • Candidiasis, Oral / complications
  • Candidiasis, Oral / pathology
  • Fluconazole / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mycoses / complications*
  • Mycoses / drug therapy
  • Mycoses / pathology*
  • Skin / microbiology*
  • Skin / pathology*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Fluconazole