Disseminated histoplasmosis and its treatment

Case of disseminated histoplasmosis.

“…This disease is rarely contracted within the British Isles (Partridge and Tanser, 1966) and it is probable that the present patient became infected while in Burma. It is interesting to speculate whether the psychological upset at the onset of his illness may have been the opportunity for reactivating the original infection.…”

“…Treatment with amphotericin B was begun immediately the diagnosis had been made. Though this therapy has been successful (Partridge and Tanser, 1966),…”

“…British Medical Journal, 1970, 4, 33-34 Disseminated histoplasmosis rarely causes death, even where the disease is endemic (Addington, 1967). Six cases only of disseminated histoplasmosis have been reported previously in the United Kingdom (Partridge and Tanser, 1966).…”

“…2 and 3 British Medical Journal, 1970, 4, 33-34 Disseminated histoplasmosis rarely causes death, even where the disease is endemic (Addington, 1967). Six cases only of disseminated histoplasmosis have been reported previously in the United Kingdom (Partridge and Tanser, 1966 (Tynes et al, 1963). Swabs from the mass showed it to be secondarily infected with Proteus mirabilis and Escherichia coli, which were sensitive to ampicillin, and he was treated with this drug.…”