First cases of disseminated penicilliosis marneffei infection among patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Vietnam.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
To our knowledge, this is the first report of penicilliosis marneffei among patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Vietnam. The 4 patients we studied were from Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces of Tay Ninh, Dong Nai, and Kon Tum. In 2 patients, the infections were fatal.
Medical subject headings
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
- Mycoses
- Penicillium