Cutaneous protothecosis: report of the second Brazilian case

Authors

  • Ivonise FOLLADOR Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública; School of Medicine
  • Achiléa BITTENCOURT Federal University of Bahia; School of Medicine
  • Fernanda DURAN Federal University of Bahia; School of Medicine
  • Maria das Graças ARAÚJO Central State Laboratory

Keywords:

Prototheca wickerhamii, Cutaneous protothecosis, Subcutaneous mycosis, Fluconazole

Abstract

The present report describes a case of cutaneous protothecosis caused by Prototheca wickerhamii in a non-immunocompromised female from the state of Bahia, Brazil. This is the second case described in Brazil. Dermatological examination revealed diffusely infiltrated erythematous plaques on the flexor aspect of the right arm and forearm. The authors emphasize the pathological aspects that can lead to misdiagnosis this condition. The patient was successfully treated with fluconazole.

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Published

2001-10-01

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 5 (2001)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

FOLLADOR, I., BITTENCOURT, A., DURAN, F., & ARAÚJO, M. das G. (2001). Cutaneous protothecosis: report of the second Brazilian case . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 43(5), 287-290. https://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/30548