Compartmentalized Histoplasma capsulatum Infection of the Central Nervous System
Joint Authors
Eid, Albert
Leever, John D.
Husmann, Kathrin
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Histoplasmosis is a common fungal infection in the southeastern, mid-Atlantic, and central states; however, its presentation can be atypical.
Case Presentation.
We report a case of Histoplasma capsulatum infection presenting as slowly progressive weakness in the lower extremities, followed by the development of numbness below the midthoracic area, urinary incontinence, and slurred speech.
Brain MRI showed leptomeningeal enhancement, predominantly linear, involving the basal cisterns, the brainstem, and spinal cord.
Cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed lymphocytic pleocytosis.
Discussion.
CNS histoplasmosis is usually seen in patients with disseminated histoplasmosis.
Isolated CNS histoplasmosis is rarely seen, especially in immunocompetent patients.
Conclusions.
Histoplasmosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients experiencing slowly progressive neurological deficit.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Eid, Albert& Leever, John D.& Husmann, Kathrin. 2015. Compartmentalized Histoplasma capsulatum Infection of the Central Nervous System. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058727
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Eid, Albert…[et al.]. Compartmentalized Histoplasma capsulatum Infection of the Central Nervous System. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058727
American Medical Association (AMA)
Eid, Albert& Leever, John D.& Husmann, Kathrin. Compartmentalized Histoplasma capsulatum Infection of the Central Nervous System. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058727
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058727