Sarcoid-Like Paracoccidioidomycosis in a Female Urban Dweller: Reviewing a Rare Clinical Condition in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1007/s11046-018-0266-5
Abstract: We discuss the sarcoid-like clinical presentation, a rare type of infiltrative paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) that is almost exclusively cutaneous, involves the face and histologically has a tuberculoid granulomatous pattern with few fungi. It is often misdiagnosed.… read more here.
Keywords: female urban; sarcoid like; paracoccidioidomycosis; urban dweller ... See more keywords
Notch Signaling is Required for Dendritic Cell Maturation and T Cell Expansion in Paracoccidioidomycosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11046-018-0276-3
Abstract: The Notch signaling pathway participates in several cellular functional aspects. This signaling has an important role in targeting both DC maturation and DC-mediated T cell responses. Thus, it is essential to investigate the influence of… read more here.
Keywords: paracoccidioidomycosis; signaling required; notch signaling; maturation ... See more keywords
Altered distribution of peripheral blood dendritic cell subsets in patients with pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.06.007
Abstract: Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic mycosis caused by fungi from the genus Paracoccidioides in Latin America. PCM-patients (PCM-p) are classified as having acute/subacute or chronic (CF) clinical forms. CF is responsible for 75%-90% of all… read more here.
Keywords: paracoccidioidomycosis; cell; treatment; distribution ... See more keywords
Exclusively Tracheobronchial Paracoccidioidomycosis: A Rare Presentation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.077
Abstract: Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM), or blastomycosis in South America, is a systemic granulomatous mycosis related to activities associated with soil management, especially agriculture. PCM restricted to tracheobronchial tree region has not yet been reported. read more here.
Keywords: paracoccidioidomycosis; exclusively tracheobronchial; tracheobronchial paracoccidioidomycosis; rare presentation ... See more keywords
Intestinal Paracoccidioidomycosis: Case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106801
Abstract: Introduction and importance Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic fungal infection, primarily affecting the respiratory tract. Extra pulmonary presentation is rare, representing less than 1% of cases (about 1 in every 200 cases). Case presentation We… read more here.
Keywords: report literature; case report; paracoccidioidomycosis case; intestinal paracoccidioidomycosis ... See more keywords
Pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis in AhR deficient hosts is severe and associated with defective Treg and Th22 responses
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-68322-6
Abstract: AhR is a ligand-activated transcription factor that plays an important role in the innate and adaptive immune responses. In infection models, it has been associated with host responses that promote or inhibit disease progression. In… read more here.
Keywords: paracoccidioidomycosis; treg; ahr; pulmonary paracoccidioidomycosis ... See more keywords
1155. Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Patients with Paracoccidioidomycosis in Asuncion Paraguay
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.1341
Abstract: Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is an endemic systemic fungal disease caused by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. It is obtained exclusively in Latin American countries, and presents with a greater prevalence in South America. It is acquired through inhalation and… read more here.
Keywords: paracoccidioidomycosis; paraguay; treatment; study ... See more keywords
Compulsory notification of paracoccidioidomycosis: A 14‐year retrospective study of the disease in the state of Paraná, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1111/myc.13417
Abstract: Paracoccidioidomycosis, caused by fungi of the Paracoccidioides genus, is one of the most important endemic mycoses in Brazil. The disease is not of mandatory reporting in the country; however, some Brazilian states, such as Paraná,… read more here.
Keywords: retrospective study; year retrospective; notification paracoccidioidomycosis; paracoccidioidomycosis year ... See more keywords
Brazilian guidelines for the clinical management of paracoccidioidomycosis.
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0230-2017
Abstract: Paracoccidioidomycosis is a systemic fungal disease occurring in Latin America that is associated with rural environments and agricultural activities. However, the incidence and prevalence of paracoccidiodomycosis is underestimated because of the lack of compulsory notification.… read more here.
Keywords: paracoccidioidomycosis; brazilian guidelines; management paracoccidioidomycosis; clinical management ... See more keywords
Paracoccidioidomycosis with sarcoid-like lesions:a diagnostic challenge.
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0246-2016
Abstract: Clinical presentation of paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) can be diverse. Morphology and quantity of skin lesions depends on interactions between host immunity and fungus virulence. Diagnosis can be a challenge considering that this fungus has low virulence… read more here.
Keywords: paracoccidioidomycosis; challenge; like lesions; paracoccidioidomycosis sarcoid ... See more keywords
Involvement of bone in disseminated paracoccidioidomycosis
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0620-2020
Abstract: FIGURE 1: (A): Patient with subacute disseminated form of paracoccidioidomycosis exhibiting multiple umbilicated skin-colored papules on the face. (B): Coronal multiplanar reformatted computed tomography of the anterior chest wall demonstrating the presence of multiple osteolytic… read more here.
Keywords: paracoccidioidomycosis; bone disseminated; involvement bone; wall ... See more keywords