Histoplasma Pyomyositis in a Patient with Disseminated Histoplasmosis and Anti-Synthetase Syndrome: Case-Based Review of Literature

Background: Histoplasmosis is an endemic mycosis caused by Histoplasma Capsulatum, a thermally dimorphic fungus with mycelial and yeast forms. Muscle involvement is infrequent in Histoplasmosis. Case: A 49-year-old lady presented with generalized myalgia and arthritis of two-year duration, which had...

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Main Authors: Harikrishnan Gangadharan Nair, Amita Aggarwal, R Naveen, Rungmei SK Marak, Rachna Agarwal, Latika Gupta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PCO Convin S.A. 2020-01-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology
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Online Access:http://www.mjrheum.org/assets/files/792/file268_1229.pdf