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Figurate erythematous lesion by Microsporum canis in immunosuppressed patient
Botelho,Karine Paschoal; Soares,Yuri Coelho; Gonçalves,Deborah Pereira; Melo,Bárbara Lima AraújoAbstract: Dermatophytes are fungi capable of invading keratinized tissues. Isolation of the fungus with the culture is essential to guide the treatment, because there are more resistant species like Microsporum canis. The chronic use of corticosteroids leads to the deregulation of immunity, promoting atypical manifestations of infections. Topical antifungal therapy is often insufficient, requiring systemic medi...
Serum levels of interleukin-6 in contacts of active pulmonary tuberculosis
Lopes,Fernando Henrique Azevedo; Assis,Lívia Coelho de; Pires Neto,Roberto da Justa; Botelho,Karine Paschoal; Sá,Kélvia Miranda; Frota,Cristiane CunhaINTRODUCTION: It is estimated that over two billion individuals are infected by Mycobacterium tuberculosis worldwide. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an important cytokine whose serum levels are commonly high in active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). IL-6 screening in contacts of patients with TB may be useful to monitor the progress of the infectious process and to infer the risk of progression to active disease. OBJECTI...