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Fungal Skin Infection in HIV

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Fungal Skin Infection in HIV

  • Etiologies
  1. Cryptococcus
  2. Histoplasmosis
  3. Coccidioides
  4. Sporothrix
  5. Penicillium
  6. Aspergillus
  • Signs
  1. Cutaneous fungal rash
  • Diagnosis
  1. Biopsy with special stains
  • Management
  1. Amphotericin B
    1. First choice for initial therapy
  2. Fluconazole
  3. Itraconazole