Disseminated dermatophytosis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome:literature review and presentation of clinical experience

Introduction: Dermatophytosis are very common fungal infections caused by the species Microsporum, Epidermophyton or Trichophyton, which mostly affect skin, interdigital region, groin and scalp. Although they do not cause serious diseases, in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection manifests itself evolves exuberantly, usually extensive disseminated lesions. Objective: To review literature on dermatophytosis people living to present experience clinical care a patient dermatophytosis. Methods: A topic was carried out PubMed/National Library of Medicine – USA databases, using keywords dermatophytosis, associated words AIDS, immunodeficiency, from 1988–2022. The showed developing AIDS presenting skin Samples lesion were collected scraping, submitted culture there growth fungi Trichophyton sp genus. biopsy also performed Grocott-Gomori's Methenamine Silver stain. Results: We found 1,014 articles, only 34 presented direct correlation our paper, used discuss main themes narrated this article. management virus/AIDS low adherence antiretroviral treatment, showing erythematous-squamous lesions diagnosis tinea corporis, manifesting picture immunocompetent patients. confirmed laboratory tests isolation fungus. treated oral fluconazole, complete remission after two months. She thoroughly encouraged use prescribed medication correctly. Conclusion: can forms. antifungal treatment is quite effective, condition. Antiretroviral therapy an important adjuvant for better recovery sickness.