Publications by authors named "Bruno Correia Ernandes"
Septic shock, hyperferritinemic syndrome, and multiple organ dysfunction without respiratory failure in a patient with disseminated histoplasmosis and advanced HIV disease.
Jussemara Souza da Silva Bruno Correia Ernandes Carol Lee Luna Fernandes Ademir Silva Correia Cesar Cilento Ponce
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- A 41-year-old man with recent HIV diagnosis presented with severe symptoms including fever, skin lesions, and confusion, leading to septic shock and multiorgan dysfunction due to AIDS-related disseminated histoplasmosis.
- Despite initial concerns, he received a timely diagnosis involving Histoplasma spp. and progressed to intensive care treatment that included antifungal therapy and necessary life support measures.
- Ultimately, after 32 days in the ICU and a comprehensive management plan, he improved and was discharged on oral medications, underscoring the importance of recognizing histoplasmosis in advanced HIV patients.