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  • Title: Disseminated histoplasmosis presenting as diabetic keto-acidosis in an immunocompetent patient.
    Author: Niknam N, Malhotra P, Kim A, Koenig S.
    Journal: BMJ Case Rep; 2017 Jan 06; 2017():. PubMed ID: 28062431.
    Abstract:
    Histoplasma capsulatum causes a spectrum of manifestations from asymptomatic to fatal disseminated disease. Disseminated histoplasmosis is mostly seen in endemic areas among immunocompromised patients such as those with AIDS. Here, we present a patient living in a non-endemic area with previously undiagnosed diabetes mellitus, who presented with septic shock and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and was ultimately diagnosed with disseminated histoplasmosis. The patient rapidly recovered on administration of intravenous liposomal amphotericin followed by oral itraconazole. Uncontrolled diabetes may be a risk factor for disseminated or severe histoplasmosis in otherwise immunocompetent patients.
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