Opportunistic yeast infections: candidiasis, cryptococcosis, trichosporonosis and geotrichosis. (29th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vázquez‐González, Denisse; Perusquía‐Ortiz, Ana María; Hundeiker, Max; Bonifaz, Alexandro
• Is Part Of: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft. Volume 11:Number 5(2013)
• Page Start: 381
• Page End: 394
• Publication Date: 2013-04-29
• Subjects: Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1111/ddg.12097
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1610-0379

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Summary</title> <p>Opportunistic yeast infections are diseases caused by fungi which normally are saprophytic and do not cause disease in humans or animals. The prevalence of these diseases has been increasing due to immunosuppressive, corticosteroid, and long‐term antibiotic treatment following organ transplantation or after serious metabolic, hematological, or immunological diseases. We review epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of the four "big" opportunistic yeast infections: candidiasis, cryptococcosis, trichosporonosis, and geotrichosis.</p> </abstract>