Systemic histoplasmosis with oesophageal obstruction due to Histoplasma granulomas. Successful treatment with rifampicin and amphotericin B

P. R. Hull

Systemic histoplasmosis with oesophageal obstruction due to Histoplasma granulomas. Successful treatment with rifampicin and amphotericin B

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A patient with oesophageal stenosis caused by Histoplasma granulomas is reported. He was treated with an initial combined course of intravenous amphotericin B and oral rifampicin. Complications included adrenal insufficiency, operative perforation of the oesophagus, aphotericin nephrotoxicity and tuberculosis. The histoplasmosis has not recurred for over 3 years.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	639-640
Number of pages	2
Journal	South African Medical Journal
Volume	55
Issue number	16
Publication status	Published - 1979
Externally published	Yes

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Systemic histoplasmosis with oesophageal obstruction due to Histoplasma granulomas. Successful treatment with rifampicin and amphotericin B

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