Differential diagnosis of Paracoccidioidomycosis in Pediatrics and follow-up of a case
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Paracoccidioidomicose. Diagnóstico Diferencial. Continuidade da Assistência ao PacienteAbstract
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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