1/64. Acute infection with trichophyton rubrum associated with flares of atopic dermatitis.trichophyton rubrum has been implicated as a potential trigger in flares of atopic dermatitis. We describe a patient with atopic dermatitis who presented with a history of multiple flares and concurrent acute tinea pedis and onychomycosis. Symptoms of atopic dermatitis and culture-positive acute infection with T. rubrum resolved during each flare using systemic antifungals. Flares of atopic dermatitis may be triggered by acute T. rubrum infections. Antifungal therapy should be considered in these patients.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/64. Recurrent proximal white subungual onychomycosis associated with a defect of the polymorphonuclear chemotaxis.Proximal white subungual onychomycosis (PWSO) is a rare form of nail infection that occurs almost exclusively in immunocompromised patients. Initially, in several reports, PWSO was described in ARC and AIDS patients. Later this pattern of onychomycosis was observed in patients with renal transplants, who received immunosuppressive therapy, and recently in a woman with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) treated with systemic steroid therapy. We report a case of recurrent PWSO in a woman affected by a defect of polymorphonuclear chemotaxis. The association between PWSO and a defect of neutrophil chemotaxis, not yet described in the literature, suggests a point of discussion about the role of polymorphonuclear leucocyte functions in the defense mechanisms of the host affected by dermatophytosis. In this report the close association between PWSO and an immunocompromised condition is once again described. For this reason the authors emphasize the importance of investigating the common and uncommon causes of immunodeficiency in all patients affected by PWSO.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/64. onychomycosis caused by Blastoschizomyces capitatus.Blastoschizomyces capitatus was cultured from the nail of a healthy patient with onychomycosis. The identity of the isolate was initially established by standard methods and ultrastructural analysis and was verified by molecular probing. Strains ATCC 200929, ATCC 62963, and ATCC 62964 served as reference strains for these analyses. To our knowledge, this is the first case of nail infection secondary to paronychia caused by this organism reported in the English literature.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/64. asthma induced by allergy to trichophyton rubrum.The worldwide incidence of asthma and of allergic respiratory diseases is increasing (Akiyama K. 'Environmental allergens and allergic diseases.' Rinsho Byori 1997;45(1):13. D'Amato G, Liccardi G, D'Amato M. environment and development of respiratory allergy. II. Indoors. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis 1994;49(5):412. Weeke AR. epidemiology of allergic diseases in children. Rhinol Suppl 1992;13:5. Ulrik CS, Backer V, Hesse B, Dirksen A. risk factors for development of asthma in children and adolescents: findings from a longitudinal population study. Respir Med 1996;90(10):623.) This has been attributed to several factors, including lifestyle changes and an expanding variety of potential causative allergens. Management of asthma entails preventive and acute medications, immunologic therapies, and removal of the identified allergen(s) from the patient's environment. Without the latter, patients may not experience full symptomatic relief. This case report describes a patient who developed bronchial asthma subsequent to an infection of tinea pedis and pedal onychomycosis; antifungal management resulted in full resolution of his tinea pedis, onychomycosis and asthma.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/64. acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis associated with oral terbinafine.A case history of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) following oral terbinafine is reported. A 64-year-old woman presented with a rapidly spreading micropustular eruption 3 days after completing a 28-day course of oral terbinafine. There was a positive family history of psoriasis but no personal history. The clinical presentation and histopathology were consistent with AGEP. There was nearly complete resolution of the pustular eruption within 3.5 weeks following cessation of oral terbinafine and treatment with topical and systemic corticosteroids. The patient has remained free of any recurrence 18 months later. A summary of drugs known to be associated with AGEP is presented. Prompt recognition of AGEP is stressed in order to avoid confusion with acute generalized pustular psoriasis or a systemic infection. The most important aspect of management is the immediate withdrawal of the suspect drug.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/64. Case report. onychomycosis due to chaetomium globosum successfully treated with itraconazole.We have experienced a case of toenail infection caused by chaetomium globosum which we treated with itraconazole 100 mg day-1 for 6 months, after which time the nail lesions were almost cured. Our case is the first reported case of onychomycosis caused by Ch. globosum in japan, and the seventh in the world.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/64. fusarium fingernail infection responsive to fluconazole intermittent therapy.A case of fingernail infection by fusarium is presented. This nondermatophytic mold is an infrequent cause of onychomycosis, more typically involving the great toenail. Characteristic histologic features including the presence of hyphae and chlamydoconia are helpful in rapid diagnosis and selection of appropriate antifungal therapy. Although fusarium has shown resistance to most antifungal medications in vitro, intermittent therapy with fluconazole led to improvement in this patient.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.83333333333333keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/64. Cutaneous blastomycosis in new brunswick: case report.blastomycosis is a fungal infection of immunocompetent hosts. We present a case of cutaneous blastomycosis acquired in new brunswick, which provides evidence that this disease is endemic in Atlantic canada. This case also demonstrates that the diagnosis of blastomycosis may be elusive. Perseverance, a high index of clinical suspicion and close cooperation with the microbiology laboratory may be required to diagnose this uncommon condition.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/64. Superficial white onychomycosis in a 3-year-old human immunodeficiency virus-infected child.BACKGROUND: Superficial white onychomycosis is exceptional in children, although a few anecdotal cases have been reported in the literature. On the other hand, superficial white onychomycosis and proximal subungual onychomycosis, while unusual in the general population, often appear in adult human immunodeficiency virus (HlV)-infected persons. CASE REPORT: A 3-year-old girl with vertically acquired hiv-1 infection presented superficial white onychomycosis involving the second, third, fourth and fifth toes of her left foot, caused by trichophyton rubrum. She was treated with topical amorolfine once a week, with a good response within 4 weeks. CONCLUSIONS: We report a case of superficial white onychomycosis associated with HIV infection in a 3-year-old girl. To our knowledge, this type of onychomycosis has not been previously reported in HIV-infected prepubertal children.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.33333333333333keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/64. Reversible agranulocytosis associated with oral terbinafine in a pediatric patient.We report a case of terbinafine-induced agranulocytosis in a pediatric patient. This effect was noted 4 weeks after starting terbinafine and resolved within 1 week without the institution of therapy with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, a course similar to reports in adults. With the incidence of severe side effects still unclear in children, this case argues for continued blood surveillance during courses of terbinafine and for the confirmation of infection before initiation of the drug.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = infection (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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