Fever & Rash: An HIV Co-Infection

Explore the case of a 31-year-old man with HIV presenting with fever, Papular Rash, and weight loss. What is the diagnosis for this dimorphic fungus?

Talaromyces marneffei


A 31-year-old man presented to the emergency department with fever, papular skin lesions on his face and body, and weight loss of 10 kg in the past month. Testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was positive. A blood smear is shown. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
Aspergillus fumigatus
Bacillus anthracis
Talaromyces marneffei
Blastomyces dermatitidis

Dermatology, HIV, Infectious Disease, Opportunistic Infection, Talaromyces marneffei

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