The lung in paracoccidioidomycosis: new insights into old problems

The lung in paracoccidioidomycosis: new insights into old problems

OBJECTIVES: Chronic paracoccidioidomycosis can diffusely affect the lungs. Even after antifungal therapy, patients may present with residual respiratory abnormalities due to fungus-induced lung fibrosis. METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis of 50 consecutive inactive, chronic paracoccidioidomycosis p...

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Main Authors: Andre Nathan Costa, Gil Benard, Andre Luis Pereira Albuquerque, Carmem Lucia Fujita, Adriana Satie Kono Magri, João Marcos Salge, Maria Aparecida Shikanai-Yasuda, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2013-04-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Paracoccidioidomycosis
Lung
Pulmonary Function
Quality Of Life
Computed Tomography
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322013000400441

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