Abstract |
A patient with African form of histoplasmosis was treated for 7 years with ketoconazole, with no response; after a 9-month daily treatment with 100 mg of itraconazole the patient was successfully cured. No evidence of relapse was observed during the 3-year follow-up period.
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Authors | G C Velho, J M Cabral, A Massa |
Journal | Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
(J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol)
Vol. 10
Issue 1
Pg. 77-80
(Jan 1998)
ISSN: 0926-9959 [Print] England |
PMID | 9552764
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antifungal Agents
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
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Topics |
- Antifungal Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Histoplasmosis
(drug therapy)
- Humans
- Itraconazole
(therapeutic use)
- Ketoconazole
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Middle Aged
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