Paracoccidioidomycosis with digestive manifestations in a pediatric patient

• Main Authors: Alexis J. Ormeño-Julca (Author), Victoria Polar Córdova (Author), Sophia M. Mannucci Tragodara (Author), Carlos García Collao (Author), Ángela G. Gil- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Permanyer, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Paracoccidioidomycosis is a systemic infection caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides. It may present in two forms: an acute/subacute form, whose most frequent manifestations include weight loss, fever, anemia, and adenopathy, and a chronic condition with mainly respiratory symptoms. Dige...