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To present a rare case of nasal mucocutaneous histoplasmosis in a patient with HIV and severe immunosuppression.

Nasal Mucocutaneous Histoplasmosis in a Person Living With Hiv: A Case Report

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To present a rare case of nasal mucocutaneous histoplasmosis in a patient with HIV and severe immunosuppression.
Case report of a 39-year-old male with nasal lesion and associated symptoms
Diagnosis confirmed through serology, urinary antigen test, and biopsy
Cultures from nasal and oral lesions were performed
Assessment of HIV viral load and CD4+ T-lymphocyte count
Positive urinary antigen test for histoplasmosis
Severe immunosuppression indicated by CD4+ count of 6 cells/µL
Successful treatment initiated with liposomal amphotericin B
Nasal lesion resulted in significant deformity and destruction of nasal structures

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Case report reveals histoplasmosis as a rare mucosal infection in an immunocompromised individual, indicating serious health risks.

Cardoso et al. (2026) studied this question.

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