[Entomophthoramycosis: a case report of a Congolese child with rapid regression using ketoconazole].

Abstract

We report the second Congolese case of subcutaneous entomophthoramycasis, a rare tropical disease expressed as cellulitis. Despite characteristic clinical features, the diagnosis for this twelve-year old child was confirmed four years after the beginning of the disease. Dramatic clinical improvement was observed within the first month of treatment with ketoconazole.

• Authors: B Carme, G Nevez, B Ebikili, J Kokolo, H Plassart
• Journal: Sante (Montrouge, France) (Sante) 1995 Nov-Dec Vol. 5 Issue 6 Pg. 346-7 ISSN: 1157-5999 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Basidiobolomycose: une observation chez un enfant congolais avec régression rapide sous kétoconazole.
• PMID: 8784536 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antifungal Agents
• Ketoconazole

Topics

• Antifungal Agents (therapeutic use)
• Biopsy
• Child
• Congo
• Dermatomycoses (drug therapy, pathology)
• Entomophthora
• Humans
• Ketoconazole (therapeutic use)
• Male