Systemic mycosis due to Penicillium marneffei in a patient with antibody to human immunodeficiency virus

Summary Systemic mycosis due to Penicillium marneffei is described in a man infected with human immunodeficiency virus and who had travelled in S.W. China. He responded completely to treatment with amphotericin B and a prolonged course of ketoconazole. Problems of diagnosis are discussed and all previously reported cases reviewed.