Histoplasma capsulatum sinusitis

J Clin Microbiol. 1997 Oct;35(10):2649-50. doi: 10.1128/jcm.35.10.2649-2650.1997.

Abstract

Sinusitis is commonly reported in patients with AIDS. In addition to the usual bacterial pathogens isolated from immunocompetent patients, sinusitis in patients with AIDS may be caused by a variety of unusual bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and mycobacteria. Histoplasma capsulatum has not typically been associated with sinusitis in either group of patients. We report a case of sinusitis caused by H. capsulatum in a patient with AIDS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Adult
  • Histoplasmosis / complications
  • Histoplasmosis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paranasal Sinuses / microbiology
  • Sinusitis / complications
  • Sinusitis / diagnosis*
  • Tomography