Autor(es): Safe,Izabella Picinin ; Valle,Fabio Francesconi do ; Maia,Daniela Cristina Caetano ; Agonio,Barbara ; Monte,Rossicleia Lins ; Araujo,Jose de Ribamar ; Cordeiro-Santos,Marcelo
Data: 2014
Origem: Oasisbr
Assunto(s): AIDS-related opportunistic infections; HIV; Paracoccidioidomycosis
We present a patient with Paracoccidioidomycosis/HIV coinfection which has been investigated because of chronic monoarthritis and mucocutaneous lesions. A biopsy of the synovial membrane and skin revealed structures consistent with Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. At diagnosis, the count of CD4 + T cells was 44 cells/mm3. We emphasize the importance of clinical suspicion of Paracoccidioidomycosis in patients with HIV/AIDS who live in or are from risk areas.
