Blastomycosis presenting as recurrent tender cutaneous nodules. 2006

Bassel Kisso, and Fade Mahmoud, and Jitendra R Thakkar
Sanford School of Medicine, The University of South Dakota, USA.

Blastomycosis is caused by inhalation of airborne spores from Blastomyces dermatitidis, a dimorphic fungus found in soil. It is endemic in the southeastern, Midwestern, and south central states of North America. The clinical spectrum of blastomycosis is varied, including asymptomatic infection, acute or chronic pneumonia, and disseminated disease. Definitive diagnosis is based on identification of the characteristic thick-walled, broad-based budding yeasts by direct examination of tissue or the isolation of Blastomyces in culture. Itraconazole is the treatment of choice for mild to moderate pulmonary disease. Amphotericin B is the first line agent in life-threatening disseminated disease, central nervous system involvement, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pregnancy, immunocompromised states, and in those who cannot tolerate or fail azole therapy. We report a case of blastomycosis presenting as a fever of unknown etiology and recurrent skin nodules.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D012008 Recurrence The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. Recrudescence,Relapse,Recrudescences,Recurrences,Relapses
D001758 Blastomyces A genus of onygenacetous mitosporic fungi whose perfect state is Ajellomyces (see ONYGENALES). The species Blastomyces dermatitidis (perfect state is Ajellomyces dermatitidis) causes blastomycosis. Ajellomyces dermatitidis,Blastomycoides dermatitidis,Blastomyces dermatitidis
D001759 Blastomycosis A fungal infection that may appear in two forms: 1, a primary lesion characterized by the formation of a small cutaneous nodule and small nodules along the lymphatics that may heal within several months; and 2, chronic granulomatous lesions characterized by thick crusts, warty growths, and unusual vascularity and infection in the middle or upper lobes of the lung. Blastomycosis, North American,Gilchrist Disease,Gilchrist's Disease,Blastomycoses,Gilchrists Disease,North American Blastomycosis
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000391 Air Microbiology The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the air. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms. Microbiology, Air
D000666 Amphotericin B Macrolide antifungal antibiotic produced by Streptomyces nodosus obtained from soil of the Orinoco river region of Venezuela. Amphocil,Amphotericin,Amphotericin B Cholesterol Dispersion,Amphotericin B Colloidal Dispersion,Fungizone
D012988 Soil Microbiology The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the soil. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms. Microbiology, Soil
D017964 Itraconazole A triazole antifungal agent that inhibits cytochrome P-450-dependent enzymes required for ERGOSTEROL synthesis. Orungal,R-51211,Sporanox,R 51211,R51211

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