Cutaneous protothecosis: report of the second Brazilian case

The present report describes a case of cutaneous protothecosis caused by Prototheca wickerhamii in a non-immunocompromised female from the state of Bahia, Brazil. This is the second case described in Brazil. Dermatological examination revealed diffusely infiltrated erythematous plaques on the flexor...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ivonise FOLLADOR, Achiléa BITTENCOURT, Fernanda DURAN, Maria das Graças ARAÚJO
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo (USP) 2001
Subjects:
Prototheca wickerhamii
Cutaneous protothecosis
Subcutaneous mycosis
Fluconazole
Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine
RC955-962
Infectious and parasitic diseases
RC109-216
Arctic
Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/909b5d91c2a74ff0ba820f871f733fea
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Summary:The present report describes a case of cutaneous protothecosis caused by Prototheca wickerhamii in a non-immunocompromised female from the state of Bahia, Brazil. This is the second case described in Brazil. Dermatological examination revealed diffusely infiltrated erythematous plaques on the flexor aspect of the right arm and forearm. The authors emphasize the pathological aspects that can lead to misdiagnosis this condition. The patient was successfully treated with fluconazole.

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