[Rapid diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis and histoplasmosis by direct microscopic tests]

Ann Dermatol Venereol. 1997;124(12):849-51.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis and disseminated histoplasmosis can be diagnosed by direct examination of pathology specimens after Giemsa staining.

Case report: An HIV-infected man developed cutaneous leishmaniasis and disseminated histoplasmosis with buccal lesions concomitantly. Smears stained with the RAL 555 kit provided the diagnosis of these two diseases.

Discussion: This case illustrates how direct microscopic examinations can provide inexpensive, rapid and safe diagnosis of infectious diseases. Direct microscopic examinations are routine practice in a tropical dermatology unit.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cytodiagnosis*
  • Dermatomycoses / diagnosis*
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • Histoplasmosis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis
  • Oral Ulcer / etiology
  • Oral Ulcer / pathology
  • Time Factors