Protothecosis
- 1 November 1984
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Southern Medical Association in Southern Medical Journal
- Vol. 77 (11) , 1477-1478
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198411000-00033
Abstract
We have reported the 22nd case in the literature of protothecosis, a rare disease of man and animals due to infection with non-chlorophyll-producing algae of the genus Prototheca. The skin is most often affected, but generalized, disseminated involvement has been reported. Infection is usually severe and may be fatal. Amphotericin B in combination with tetracycline is the treatment of choice.Keywords
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