General observations are presented emphasizing the relevance of close clinical and dermatologic follow-up in high-risk SOT patients with specific comments regarding treatment regimens and outcomes. [mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com]

No correlation has been found between a certain histological presentation and the specific organism involved. 6 Also, there are no specific histological changes found in more immunocompromised patients, but more organisms are usually present and there [the-dermatologist.com]

Pustules may also be present. 5 Immunocompromised patients may present similar symptoms as immunocompetent patients or with subcutaneous nodules and abscesses. 6 - 8 Trauma is also considered an incitation factor in these cases. [doi.org]

The pubic tinea clinically presented in conjunction with fever, lymphadenopathy, inflammatory plaques, follicular lesions and subcutaneous nodules. [karger.com]

• Aspiration

  Read More Pseudomycetoma for microsporum canis: report of a case diagnosed by fine needle aspiration biopsy. Acta Cytol 2007 May-Jun;51(3):424-8 Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology Service, University Hospital Dr. [pubfacts.com]

  Pseudomycetoma for Microsporum canis : report of a case diagnose by fine needle aspiration biopsy, Acta Cytol, 2007, vol. 51 (pg. 424 - 428 ) 65. [doi.org]

• Sputum

  Sputum cultures grew Pseudomonas species. Blood and urine cultures were negative. Lactate dehydrogen- ase level was raised (1404 U ⁄ L; normal 90–190). Clinical suspicion of human immunodeficiency infection was confirmed by ELISA. [de.slideshare.net]

• Productive Cough

  Report A 27-year-old construction worker with no relevant medical history presented to the emergency department with acute-onset fever, productive cough and severe and worsening dyspnoea, ultimately requiring intuba- tion and mechanical ventilation. [de.slideshare.net]

• Periodontitis

  […] normal but is actually elastotic. benign granuloma of thyroid chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland, converting it into a bulky tumor that later becomes extremely hard. dental granuloma one usually surrounded by a fibrous sac continuous with the periodontal [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

In severe or recurrent cases, further workup may also be required. Oral antifungal medications are the standard of care of majocchi's granuloma. [en.wikipedia.org]

What was missing from this patient’s workup was a definitive diagnosis, which could have been obtained with a biopsy, culture or KOH preparation to identify fungal elements. [clinicaladvisor.com]

• Alternaria

  Keratinous material that is introduced into the dermis after follicular disruption can potentially provide a substrate for dermatophytic fungi; however, this should not affect non-dermatophytic molds, such as those of the Alternaria and Aspergillus genera [doi.org]

• Calymmatobacterium Granulomatis

  granulomatis (sometimes called a Donovan body ). [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

It is important to perform a thorough examination for latent dermatophyte infection, including skin and nail lesions, before treatment with TNF-alpha inhibitors and during traditional psoriasis treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Itraconazole treatment was complicated by drug interactions. Tricho-phyton rubrum infection progressed, while itraconazole treatment was varied in dose and delivery form. [zora.uzh.ch]

Treatment Options Treatment options are summarized in Table I. Table I. Treatment options for Majocchi's granuloma Systemic treatment Terbinafine Itraconazole Ketoconazole Griseofulvin It is imperative to discontinue the use of topical steroids. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

However, there are only a few reports in the literature of facial involvement. [2],[3],[4] The prognosis of MG can be regarded as good, because there is effective pharmacotherapy available for it. [ijdvl.com]

A patient was recently described in Brazil. [2] Prognosis Majocchi granuloma cure is expected with appropriate systemic antifungal therapy. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Onychomycosis - Etiology en_US dc.subject.mesh Tinea - Etiology en_US dc.subject.mesh Tinea Pedis - Etiology en_US dc.title Majocchi's granuloma and posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease in a renal transplant recipient. en_HK dc.type Article en_HK [hub.hku.hk]

Although primarily caused by keratinophilic dermatophytes such as anthropophilic Trichophyton rubrum, species from the Aspergillus and Phoma genera have been occasionally detected as etiologic agents of MG. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epidemiology Commonly occurs in young women that shave their legs frequently Etiology Linked to Trichophyton Rubrum infection, also occurs when potent topical steroids are used on unsuspected tinea Pathogenesis Begins as a suppurative folliculitis and [dermpathdiagnostics.com]

Table 3 Etiologic agent of 79 cases of Majocchi’s granuloma and their frequency. [doi.org]

Epidemiology Commonly occurs in young women that shave their legs frequently Etiology Linked to Trichophyton Rubrum infection, also occurs when potent topical steroids are used on unsuspected tinea Pathogenesis Begins as a suppurative folliculitis and [dermpathdiagnostics.com]

It provides a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of opportunistic infections and presents strategies for infection prevention and control. [books.google.com]

Updates on the epidemiology of dermatophyte infections. Mychopathologia 2008;166:335-52. 20. Gupta AK, Groen K, Woestenborghs R, De Doncker P. [content.sciendo.com]

Pathophysiology The pathophysiology of the fungal infection and defense mechanisms against superficial dermatomycosis has been studied. [7] Two series of experimental infections of T mentagrophytes were made on the forearm of a male volunteer with topical [emedicine.medscape.com]

Abstract BACKGROUND: Solid organ transplant recipients are at an increased risk for infections because of long-term immunosuppression to prevent graft rejection. [zora.uzh.ch]

There is no known preventive for granuloma inguinale, although it is rare where sanitary living conditions prevail. The drainage from lesions may be infectious and handwashing and basic cleanliness are required. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Hofbauer Abstract Background: Solid organ transplant recipients are at an increased risk for infections because of long-term immunosuppression to prevent graft rejection. [jdcr.eu]

It provides a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of opportunistic infections and presents strategies for infection prevention and control. [books.google.com]

Prevention The avoidance of occlusion, topical steroids use, and leg shaving may prevent Majocchi granuloma. Long-Term Monitoring The best objective measure in Majocchi granuloma is to observe the patient clinically. [emedicine.medscape.com]