Disseminated Penicillium marneffei in a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus

A case of a 31-year-old man with systemic Penicillium marneffei infection acquired in Thailand and who developed endophthalmitis is described. This presentation has not previously been reported. He responded to combined treatment with intravenous and intravitreal amphotericin.

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Published in:	International journal of STD & AIDS Vol. 11; no. 2; p. 126
Main Authors:	Vilar, F J, Hunt, R, Wilkins, E G, Wilson, G, Jones, N P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-02-2000
Subjects:	Adult AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections - drug therapy AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections - etiology Amphotericin B - therapeutic use Endophthalmitis - drug therapy Endophthalmitis - etiology Humans Male Penicillium - drug effects Penicillium - isolation & purification
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Summary:	A case of a 31-year-old man with systemic Penicillium marneffei infection acquired in Thailand and who developed endophthalmitis is described. This presentation has not previously been reported. He responded to combined treatment with intravenous and intravitreal amphotericin.
ISSN:	0956-4624
DOI:	10.1177/095646240001100212