Disseminated histoplasmosis diagnosed in the bone marrow of an HIV-infected patient: First case imported in Tunisia

Fakhfakh, Nizar; Abdelmlak, R.; Aissa, Sameh; Kallel, Aicha; Hadj, Sarra Bel; Romdhane, Neïla Ben; aissa, H. Touiri Ben; Kallel, K.

doi:10.1016/j.mycmed.2018.02.008

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“…In Morocco, a 39-year-old HIV-infected patient presented sinusitis and cutaneous histoplasmosis [133]. As well, a case of disseminated histoplasmosis caused by H. capsulatum was diagnosed in the bone marrow of a 34-year-old HIV-infected woman at Rabta Hospital of Tunis [134].…”

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Update on invasive fungal infections in the Middle Eastern and North African region

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In the recent years, the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has changed worldwide. This is remarkably noticed with the significant increase in high-risk populations. Although surveillance of such infections is essential, data in the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region remain scarce. In this paper, we reviewed the existing data on the epidemiology of different IFIs in the MENA region. Epidemiological surveillance is crucial to guide optimal healthcare practices. This study can help to guide appropriate interventions and to implement antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control programs in countries.

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Section: Histoplasmosismentioning

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Update on invasive fungal infections in the Middle Eastern and North African region

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“…This symptom was reported only in 6% in literature. Our first case had no skin involvement [8]. Lesions were various and not specific with papular, macular, nodular, and ulcerative lesion.…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Histoplasmosis was unknown in Tunisia until 2017 [8]. However, the increasing number of sub-Saharan African immigrants leads to think about it in any immunocompromised patient, in particular a patient living with HIV, having a low lymphocyte T CD4 count and complaining from cutaneous profuse nodules, lymph nodes, pancytopenia, or histiocytic syndrome.…”

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Disseminated histoplasmosis: A threatening emergent disease in Tunisia

Guesmi

2023

J Clin Images Med Case Rep

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“…Furthermore, it may present with life threatening complications like bowel obstruction, perforation or bleeding [ 10 , 11 ]. The anemia present in our case was not further investigated by bone marrow examination which can lead to rapid diagnosis of histoplasmosis in some situations [ 12 ].…”

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Disseminated histoplasmosis in a kidney liver transplant patient from a non-endemic area: A diagnostic challenge

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Lagrou

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Disseminated histoplasmosis is a rare opportunistic infection in non-endemic areas, where the disease is often diagnosed late. The spectrum of clinical manifestations is broad and life-threatening complications occur. We present a detailed case of a kidney liver transplant patient with disseminated histoplasmosis in a non-endemic area. Our case highlights the wide range of pathogens to consider in the immunocompromised patient, the delayed diagnosis of Histoplasmosis Capsulatum in non-endemic areas and the possibility of severe gastrointestinal disease. We also briefly review diagnostic tests and treatment options.

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Disseminated histoplasmosis diagnosed in the bone marrow of an HIV-infected patient: First case imported in Tunisia

Cited by 5 publications

References 25 publications

Update on invasive fungal infections in the Middle Eastern and North African region

Update on invasive fungal infections in the Middle Eastern and North African region

Disseminated histoplasmosis: A threatening emergent disease in Tunisia

Disseminated histoplasmosis in a kidney liver transplant patient from a non-endemic area: A diagnostic challenge

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