Author:
Mendes Rinaldo Poncio,Cavalcante Ricardo de Souza,Marques Sílvio Alencar,Marques Mariângela Esther Alencar,Venturini James,Sylvestre Tatiane Fernanda,Paniago Anamaria Mello Miranda,Pereira Ana Carla,da Silva Julhiany de Fátima,Fabro Alexandre Todorovic,Bosco Sandra de Moraes Gimenes,Bagagli Eduardo,Hahn Rosane Christine,Levorato Adriele Dandara
Abstract
Background:This review article summarizes and updates the knowledge on paracoccidioidomycosis.P lutziiand the cryptic species ofP. brasiliensisand their geographical distribution in Latin America, explaining the difficulties observed in the serological diagnosis.Objectives:Emphasis has been placed on some genetic factors as predisposing condition for paracoccidioidomycosis. Veterinary aspects were focused, showing the wide distribution of infection among animals. The cell-mediated immunity was better characterized, incorporating the recent findings.Methods:Serological methods for diagnosis were also compared for their parameters of accuracy, including the analysis of relapse.Results:Clinical forms have been better classified in order to include the pictures less frequently observesiod.Conclusion:Itraconazole and the trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole combination was compared regarding efficacy, effectiveness and safety, demonstrating that azole should be the first choice in the treatment of paracoccidioidomycosis.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
General Immunology and Microbiology
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