A rare case of disseminated Histoplasmosis mimicking Varicella in a 28-year-old immunocompetent female.
- Author:
Sheehan Mae A. Tolentino
1
;
Jacqueline Michelle D. Melendres
2
;
Francisco Rivera IV
2
;
Maicka Kiersten O. Agon
1
;
Miyahra Haniko Lopez
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Nonendemic area
- MeSH: Disseminated histoplasmosis; Itraconazole
- From: Journal of the Philippine Medical Association 2023;101(2):33-38
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Histoplasmosis is well-characterized as a fungal disease that more commonly occurs in North America, mostly endemic in Ohio and Mississippi river valleys. The clinical spectrum of histoplasmosis ranges from asymptomatic infection to a fatal disease. Progressive disseminated histoplasmosis is typically seen in immunocompromised individuals and presents with non-specific systemic symptoms associated with cutaneous manifestations of papules and nodules.? We report a case of a 28-year old Filipino female with a history of exposure to soil activities months before consult. The patient presented with a 3-week history of erythematous macules, vesicles, and pustules over the face, arms, and trunk, which evolve into papules and plaques with hemorrhagic crusting. Patient was initially diagnosed and treated as a case of varicella but had no improvement with initial management. Histopathologic findings were consistent with histoplasmosis. The patient was started with oral itraconazole, but unexpectedly expired before any improvement in cutaneous symptoms were noted.
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