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Pulmonary dimorphic fungal infections among <scp>HIV</scp>/<scp>AIDS non‐TB</scp> patients with chronic cough in Kampala, Uganda

Prossy Kiconco
Alfred Okeng
Beatrice Achan
Irene Najjingo
Moses Sanya
Freddie Bwanga

2024Open accessMakerere University

Abstract

Dimorphic fungi (B. dermatitidis and T. marneffei) were found in 16.2% of the HIV/AIDS patients with non-TB chronic cough in Kampala, Uganda. We recommend routine testing for these pathogens among HIV/AIDS patients with chronic cough.

Research topics

Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
Fungal Infections and Studies

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1111/myc.13726

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