Necrosant Fasciitis with Histoplasma Duboisii

Mustapha Djaballah

Case Report

Necrosant Fasciitis with Histoplasma Duboisii

Lenga loumingou IA¹*, Ondima I², Soussa R¹, Djouboue O¹, Mouamba F³ and Peko JF³

¹Department of Dermatology CHU Brazzaville

²Pediatric Surgery Department CHU Brazzaville

³Department of anatomy and pathology CHU Brazzaville

Corresponding Author

Received Date: April 09, 2024; Published Date: June 07, 2024

Abstract

Summary

Context and rationale: African Histoplasmosis has been described in the African tropical belt. Its prevalence is unknown in Congo. Histoplasmosis can be localized or systemic. Its skin manifestations vary. Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious bacterial condition. It is exceptionally fungal.

Observation

The authors report the case of a 12-year-old child, living in a rural area in Congo Brazzaville. The patient has no particular history. HIV serology is negative. He has a deterioration in general condition with anemia and asthenia, an infectious syndrome, hepatosplenomegaly. The diagnosis of histoplasmosis is histological. Improvement is obtained in a few days with Itraconazole.

Conclusion

Necrotizing fasciitis is classically due to common germs. It is useful to look for Histoplasmosis in certain skin necroses and ulcers.

Keywords: Necrotizing fasciitis; Histoplasmosis; child

Article Details

Citation

Lenga loumingou IA*, Ondima I, Soussa R, Djouboue O, Mouamba F and Peko JF. Necrosant Fasciitis with Histoplasma Duboisii. World Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetics. 1(2): 2024. WJDC.MS.ID.000509.