Oral ulcers as an early manifestation of histoplasmosis
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https://doi.org/10.5327/2525-5711.265Keywords:
Histoplasmosis, Fungal infections, Opportunistic infections, HIV-AidsAbstract
Histoplasma capsulatum, the causative agent of histoplasmosis, is an uncommon systemic fungal illness that represents significant health risks to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHV), especially those who are residents in endemic regions like Brazil. While oral histoplasmosis is rare, this observation can serve as a significant indicator of compromised immunological state, particularly in those with low numbers of TCD4+ cells. This study intends to examine recent literature on oral histoplasmosis and to provide a case of oral manifestations as the first indication of disseminated histoplasmosis in a young woman recently diagnosed with HIV.
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