Progressive disseminated histoplasmosis in children living with HIV: a case series study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-03969-5
Abstract: Progressive disseminated histoplasmosis (PDH) is thought to be on the top of the list of AIDS-defining illnesses in South America. Reported experience in children is very scarce. The aim of this study was to describe… read more here.
Keywords: living hiv; children living; progressive disseminated; disseminated histoplasmosis ... See more keywords
Thrombotic Microangiopathy Due to Progressive Disseminated Histoplasmosis in a Child With Down Syndrome and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
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DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002556
Abstract: Histoplasmosis, a common mycosis in the south-central United States, may be life threatening in immunocompromised patients. We describe a 4-year-old female with Down syndrome and acute lymphoblastic leukemia who developed hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal… read more here.
Keywords: thrombotic microangiopathy; progressive disseminated; syndrome acute; lymphoblastic leukemia ... See more keywords
Establishing the proportion of severe/moderately severe vs mild cases of progressive disseminated histoplasmosis in patients with HIV
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010856
Abstract: Background Progressive disseminated histoplasmosis remains a major but neglected cause of death among patients with advanced HIV. Recently, aiming to reduce avoidable deaths, the Pan American Health Organization issued the first diagnosis and treatment guidelines… read more here.
Keywords: proportion; moderately severe; progressive disseminated; treatment ... See more keywords