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Atypical blastomycosis in a pregnant woman

Authors :
Corey M. DeWitt, MD
Katelyn Shea, MD
Laura A. Greene, MD
Joseph C. Pierson, MD
Source :
International Journal of Women's Dermatology, Vol 5, Iss 2, Pp 131-133 (2019)
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer, 2019.

Abstract

Blastomycosis is a rare fungal infection that frequently involves the skin. Atypical presentations are important to identify, especially in pregnant patients, to initiate appropriate therapy and prevent complications. Uniquely, we describe a case of atypical blastomycosis that presented with painful cutaneous abscesses in a pregnant patient, with dissemination to the central nervous system. The case was successfully treated with liposomal amphotericin B transitioned to voriconazole after delivery without complications for the patient or fetus. Keywords: Blastomycosis, pregnancy, amphotericin B

Subjects

Subjects :
Dermatology
RL1-803

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23526475
Volume :
5
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
International Journal of Women's Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.fb35cc613eb43bdbeb50ea9bb2dedad
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijwd.2018.11.002