Laryngeal histoplasmosis due to "Histoplasma duboisii"

Debrie, J.C.; Lavigne, F.; Thomas, J.; Menard, M.; Roffi, J.; Salaun, J.J.; Quinioli, M.

Annales d'Oto-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie Cervico Faciale Bulletin de la Societe d'Oto-Laryngologie des Hopitaux de Paris 97(10-11): 875-882

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-438X
PMID: 7011154
Document Number: 157230
Primitive detection of the Histoplasma duboisii accompanied with proteiform manifestations, is rare in the superior air ways. Its localisation at the larynx level is an exception and makes the very interest of our following reported observation. In front of this hard diagnostic, only the pathogenic agent visualisation gives evidence. Among serological techniques, immuno-fluorescence and E.L.I.S.A. are very helpful. Therapeutic possibilities have been improved by Miconazole which both associates efficiency and inocuity.

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