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Gastrointestinal Histoplasmosis Mimicking Crohn's Disease.
- Source :
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Open Forum Infectious Diseases . Jul2021, Vol. 8 Issue 7, p1-6. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Disseminated histoplasmosis is a life-threatening disease usually seen in immunocompromised patients living in endemic areas. We present an apparently immunocompetent patient with gastrointestinal histoplasmosis who was initially diagnosed with biopsy-proven Crohn's disease. Following discontinuation of anti-inflammatory drugs and institution of antifungal therapy, his gastrointestinal illness completely improved. Specific fungal staining should be routinely included in histopathologic assessment of tissue specimens diagnosed as Crohn's disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23288957
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Open Forum Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151803524
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofab249