| Pathology of Penicillium marneffei. An emerging acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-related pathogen. | |
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PMID: 9278607 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: To summarize current knowledge regarding the opportunistic dimorphic fungal pathogen Penicillium marneffei. Clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, mycology, histopathology, diagnostic serology, in vitro antifungal agent susceptibility testing, and therapy are discussed for human immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals primarily living in Southeast Asia. DATA SOURCES: Critical evaluation of peer-reviewed publications located through an electronic literature database search, supplemented by unpublished observations, were used to prepare this report. STUDY SELECTION: Studies were selected based on either the fungal name Penicillium marneffei, penicilliosis, penicilliosis marneffei, or a combination of these. DATA EXTRACTION: Articles were reviewed with appropriate data being abstracted and then synthesized into the review. DATA SYNTHESIS: Differential diagnostic criteria for tissue diagnosis and laboratory identification of the fungus are detailed. The usefulness of mycoserology and antifungal therapy are evaluated. CONCLUSIONS: Penicillium marneffei is an emerging pathogen, primarily among patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome residing in Southeast Asia. Although infection caused by P marneffei is endemic to this portion of the world, cases are being diagnosed and treated involving individuals who have traveled to this region. Penicilliosis marneffei can clinically resemble tuberculosis, molluscum contagiosum, cryptococcosis, and histoplasmosis. The successful treatment of P marneffei infection is dependent on its rapid and accurate diagnosis. |
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Authors:
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C R Cooper; M R McGinnis |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: In Vitro; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine Volume: 121 ISSN: 0003-9985 ISO Abbreviation: Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. Publication Date: 1997 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-09-19 Completed Date: 1997-09-19 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7607091 Medline TA: Arch Pathol Lab Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 798-804 Citation Subset: AIM; IM; X |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555-0609, USA. |
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
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epidemiology,
pathology*,
therapy Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use Asia, Southeastern / epidemiology HIV-1* Humans Immunohistochemistry Microbial Sensitivity Tests Mycoses / epidemiology, pathology*, therapy Penicillium / isolation & purification, pathogenicity* Serologic Tests Skin Diseases / microbiology, pathology |
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0/Antifungal Agents |
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