Author/Editor		Gaddoni, G; Baldassari, L; Menni, B; Marinucci, I
Title		Cutaneous presentation of cryptococcosis in aid: fluconazole therapy
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 4, št. 4
Publication year		1995
Volume		str. 185-9
Language		eng
Abstract		In patients with AIDS Cryptococcus neoformans may cause widespread mycotic infections. Cutaneous involvement usually occurs in the context of diffuse infection. Amphotericin B has been the standard treatment. We report five cases of HIV-positive patients who presented with early cutaneous manifestations of cryptococcosis. Systemic fluconazole is as successful in the clearance of infection and in maintenance suppressive therapy for cutaneous infection as it is in cryptococcal meningitis.
Descriptors		HIV SEROPOSITIVITY CRYPTOCOCCOSIS FLUCONAZOLE ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME