Pulmonary cystic disease in HIV positive individuals in the Democratic Republic of Congo: three case reports

Callens, Steven; Kitetele, Faustin; Lelo, Patricia; Shabani, Nicole; Lusiama, Jean; Wemakoy, Okitolanda; Colebunders, Robert; Behets, Frieda; Rie, Annelies Van

doi:10.1186/1752-1947-1-101

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“…A strain of Catenulostroma chromoblastomycosum is deposited with the information that it is from a case of chromoblastomycosis from Zaire (currently DRC) 45 . Sporothrix schenckii is a ubiquitous fungus, causing mostly non‐life‐threatening localised infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissues ‐ only one case is reported from DRC in an HIV patient 46 . No data was found for basidiobolomycosis, chromoblastomycosis, rhinoporidioisis or Conidiobolus or Emergomyces infections.…”

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“…45 Sporothrix schenckii is a ubiquitous fungus, causing mostly non-life-threatening localised infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissues -only one case is reported from DRC in an HIV patient. 46 No data was found for basidiobolomycosis, chromoblastomycosis, rhinoporidioisis or Conidiobolus or Emergomyces infections. They are probably rare.…”

Section: Fungal Skin Infections: Tinea Capitis and Neglected Tropical...mentioning

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Serious fungal diseases in Democratic Republic of Congo – Incidence and prevalence estimates

Kamwiziku

Makangara

Orefuwa

et al. 2021

Mycoses

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A literature review was conducted to assess the burden of serious fungal infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (population 95,326,000). English and French publications were listed and analysed using PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar and the African Journals database. Publication dates spanning 1943–2020 were included in the scope of the review. From the analysis of published articles, we estimate a total of about 5,177,000 people (5.4%) suffer from serious fungal infections in the DRC annually. The incidence of cryptococcal meningitis, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in adults and invasive aspergillosis in AIDS patients was estimated at 6168, 2800 and 380 cases per year. Oral and oesophageal candidiasis represent 50,470 and 28,800 HIV‐infected patients respectively. Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis post‐tuberculosis incidence and prevalence was estimated to be 54,700. Fungal asthma (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and severe asthma with fungal sensitization) probably has a prevalence of 88,800 and 117,200. The estimated prevalence of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis and tinea capitis is 1,202,640 and 3,551,900 respectively.Further work is required to provide additional studies on opportunistic infections for improving diagnosis and the implementation of a national surveillance programme of fungal disease in the DRC.

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Serious fungal diseases in Democratic Republic of Congo – Incidence and prevalence estimates

Kamwiziku

Makangara

Orefuwa

et al. 2021

Mycoses

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“…DLUÀXLG OHYHOV LQ GLVWHQGHG EURQFKL D OLQHDU DUUD\ of cluster of cysts, 3) dilated peripheral bronchi, and 4) thickened bronchial walls.5 In our case bronchiectasis was GLDJQRVHG E\ FKHVW UDGLRJUDSK\ DQG WKHQ FRQ¿UPHG E\ high resolution computed tomography. 18 0DQ\ DXWKRUV KDYH WULHG WR ¿QG RXW WKH ULVN IDFWRU IRU the development of bronchiectasis in HIV infections. It has been seen the bronchiectasis in HIV infected patients has been described in the presence of injection drug use, malnutrition, repeated opportunistic infection such as recurrent bacterial infections, pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and LIP, severe viral lower respiratory tract infection.…”

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Bronchiectasis in a positive HIV child: a case report

Shrestha¹,

Kanskar²

2013

Journal of Institute of Medicine

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Pulmonary Talcosis: Imaging Findings

Marchiori

Lourenço

Gasparetto

et al. 2010

Lung

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Talc is a mineral widely used in the ceramic, paper, plastics, rubber, paint, and cosmetic industries. Four distinct forms of pulmonary disease caused by talc have been defined. Three of them (talcosilicosis, talcoasbestosis, and pure talcosis) are associated with aspiration and differ in the composition of the inhaled substance. The fourth form, a result of intravenous administration of talc, is seen in drug users who inject medications intended for oral use. The disease most commonly affects men, with a mean age in the fourth decade of life. Presentation of patients with talc granulomatosis can range from asymptomatic to fulminant disease. Symptomatic patients typically present with nonspecific complaints, including progressive exertional dyspnea, and cough. Late complications include chronic respiratory failure, emphysema, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and cor pulmonale. History of occupational exposure or of drug addiction is the major clue to the diagnosis. The high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) finding of small centrilobular nodules associated with heterogeneous conglomerate masses containing high-density amorphous areas, with or without panlobular emphysema in the lower lobes, is highly suggestive of pulmonary talcosis. The characteristic histopathologic feature in talc pneumoconiosis is the striking appearance of birefringent, needle-shaped particles of talc seen within the giant cells and in the areas of pulmonary fibrosis with the use of polarized light. In conclusion, computed tomography can play an important role in the diagnosis of pulmonary talcosis, since suggestive patterns may be observed. The presence of these patterns in drug abusers or in patients with an occupational history of exposure to talc is highly suggestive of pulmonary talcosis.

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Pulmonary cystic disease in HIV positive individuals in the Democratic Republic of Congo: three case reports

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Serious fungal diseases in Democratic Republic of Congo – Incidence and prevalence estimates

Serious fungal diseases in Democratic Republic of Congo – Incidence and prevalence estimates

Bronchiectasis in a positive HIV child: a case report

Pulmonary Talcosis: Imaging Findings

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