Differential diagnosis of Paracoccidioidomycosis in Pediatrics and follow-up of a case

Authors

  • Marta Cristina Duarte Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
  • Lucélia Paula Cabral Schmidt Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
  • Jomara Oliveira dos Santos Yogui Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
  • Mara Lúcia Fernandes do Vale Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Keywords:

Paracoccidioidomicose. Diagnóstico Diferencial. Continuidade da Assistência ao Paciente

Abstract

This study reports the case of a 3-year-old child with the diagnosis of Paracoccidioidomycosis, raising the issues of differential diagnosis and medical follow-up after acute phase treatment.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

In the present case it becomes evident the delay in diagnosis and specific treatment, given the resemblance of symptoms with those seen in other conditions, according to the affected organs. The final diagnosis was obtained by means of pathologic analysis. Sulfamethoxazol-trimetoprim  and Anfothericin B were used as treatment. After resolution of the acute phase, the child was sent to the Pediatric Infections Department for medical follow-up.

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Author Biographies

Marta Cristina Duarte, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Doutora em Pediatria pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG). Professora Adjunta de Pediatria da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.
Médica Pneumologista Pediátrica.

Lucélia Paula Cabral Schmidt, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Médica Gastroenterologista Pediátrica. Plantonista da Enfermaria de Pediatria do Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.

Jomara Oliveira dos Santos Yogui, Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Médica Pediatra. Plantonista da Enfermaria de Pediatria do Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.

Mara Lúcia Fernandes do Vale, Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Médica Residente do Serviço de Pediatria da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.

Published

2009-08-20

How to Cite

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Duarte MC, Schmidt LPC, Yogui JO dos S, Fernandes do Vale ML. Differential diagnosis of Paracoccidioidomycosis in Pediatrics and follow-up of a case. HU Rev [Internet]. 2009Aug.20 [cited 2024Nov.22];35(1). Available from: https://periodicos.ufjf.br/index.php/hurevista/article/view/522

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