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Histoplasmosis presenting as colitis and blood dyscrasias in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Source :
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Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) [Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)] 2022 Feb 10; Vol. 35 (3), pp. 350-351. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Feb 10 (Print Publication: 2022). - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- A 28-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus on hydroxychloroquine and steroid therapy presented with fever, dysentery, and thrombocytopenia. Marrow aspirate revealed yeast forms of histoplasmosis. She was treated with liposomal amphotericin B followed by itraconazole with resolution of symptoms and marrow recovery.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 Baylor University Medical Center.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0899-8280
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 35518794
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2022.2035163