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Chinese Journal of Mycology 2012, Vol. 7  Issue (6): 362-364.

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A case of AIDS with erythroderma and Candida infection as the primary manifestations

YI Xue-mei, DING Yang-feng, TU Hong-gang   

  1. Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital,Shanghai 200050
  • Received:2012-03-02 Online:2012-12-28 Published:2012-12-28

Abstract:

A case of AIDS characterized by erythroderma was reported. A 64-year-old man had a history of whole body rash for two months and fever for a week. A severe body weight loss, conjunctival congestion, white dense guttate pseudomembranous of the palate and buccal mucosa, and diffuesed dark erythema with brown crusts scaling throughout the body were found in the examination. According to Oral Mucous Membrane smear being positive for fungi and HIV-1, the man was diagnosed as AIDS, erythroderma and oral candidiasis. In the end, he died of severe pulmonary infection.

Key words: AIDS, erythroderma, oral candidiasis

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