Publications by authors named "Geraldine L Edim"
Ther Adv Infect Dis
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Deep mycoses are serious fungal infections often seen in immunocompromised individuals but can also affect healthy people after significant exposure; this review focuses on how these infections manifest in the skin among Nigerians.
- A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, analyzing published cases in Nigeria to understand clinical presentations, risk factors, and diagnostic methods for deep mycosis with skin involvement.
- The review identified 16 articles documenting 137 cases, primarily of histoplasmosis and eumycetoma, with the majority diagnosed through histopathology. Notable risk factors included farming and diabetes, and some cases were misdiagnosed as skin cancer.
