Atypical blastomycosis in a pregnant woman
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...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-06-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Women's Dermatology |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352647518300686 |
| Summary: | 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 |
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| ISSN: | 2352-6475 |