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Penicillium marneffei infection presenting as an immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in an HIV patient.
International journal of STD & AIDS - 1 Nov 2010
Ho A, Shankland G S, Seaton R A
Abstract excerpt
We describe a case of Penicillium marneffei infection acquired in Thailand, manifesting as an immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in a Caucasian man with advanced HIV-related immunosuppression (CD4 72 cells/mm³). Initial presentation was consistent with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, and empirical co-trimoxazole resulted in clinical improvement. One month after initiating antiretroviral therapy...
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