Talaromycosis

infection

Talaromycosis

Talaromycosis is a that presents with painless skin of the face and neck, as well as an associated fever, , and enlargement of the lymph and liver.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·skin , fever, , large lymph , large liver. Sometimes none.

Causes — why it happens

·Talaromyces marneffei

How it's found

·Microscopy, , , medical

Prevention

·Itraconazole

Treatment

·Antifungals

Outlook

·Often fatal if untreated

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