Abstract
Systemic mycosis due to Penicillium marneffei is described in a man infected with human immunodeficiency virus and who had travelled in S.W. China. He responded completely to treatment with amphotericin B and a prolonged course of ketoconazole. Problems of diagnosis are discussed and all previously reported cases reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
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Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Ketoconazole / therapeutic use
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Mycoses / complications*
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Mycoses / drug therapy
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Mycoses / microbiology
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Penicillium / growth & development
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Penicillium / isolation & purification*
Substances
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Amphotericin B
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Ketoconazole