Disseminated histoplasmosis in a patient with HIV diagnosed by simple bedside investigations

Buraphat, Pongsakorn; Pongpirul, Wannarat; Suttha, Patama

doi:10.1136/bcr-2017-220587

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“…Several case reports exist regarding DH in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or HIV, but these reported cases do not present with both AKI and ITP. 5 …”

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“…Several case reports exist regarding DH in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or HIV, but these reported cases do not present with both AKI and ITP. 5 Other causes of ITP include infections such as Helicobacter pylori, viral illnesses (HIV, hepatitis), medication-induced (gold, quinine, β-lactam antibiotics), pregnancy, as well as autoimmune conditions (systemic lupus erythematosus). 6,7 We report a rare presentation of DH presenting as AKI and ITP.…”

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Acute Kidney Injury, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura, and the Infection That Binds Them Together: Disseminated Histoplasmosis

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Onweni

et al. 2017

Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports

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Untreated human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be complicated by opportunistic infections, including disseminated histoplasmosis (DH). Although endemic to portions of the United States and usually benign, DH can rarely act as an opportunistic infection in immunocompromised patients presenting with uncommon complications such as acute kidney injury and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. We report a rare presentation of DH presenting with acute kidney injury and immune thrombocytopenic purpura in an immunocompromised patient with HIV.

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“…Several case reports exist regarding DH in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or HIV, but these reported cases do not present with both AKI and ITP. 5 …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%