Blastomycosis and Pregnancy: An Unusual Postpartum Disease Course

• Autori principali: David Surprenant (Autore), Monika Kaniszewska (Autore), Kelli Hutchens (Autore), Christine Go (Autore), Paul O'Keefe (Autore), James Swan (Autore), Rebecca Tung (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Karger Publishers, 2015-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Blastomyces dermatitidis is responsible for systemic mycoses. It is predominantly caused by inhalation of spores and often manifests as pneumonia, which can potentially disseminate; however, direct cutaneous inoculation may also occur. Blastomycosis in the perigravid period is exceedingly rare. The...