Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a contagious dermatophytic fungal infection of the scalp and hair shafts, primarily affecting children but occasionally seen in adults. It is caused…
Tinea Barbae
Tinea barbae is a dermatophyte infection affecting the bearded regions of the face and neck. Predominantly seen in adult men, it is caused by a…
Strategies for Systemic Cryptococcosis Treatment
Systemic cryptococcosis, primarily caused by Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii, represents a severe fungal infection that often manifests as cryptococcal meningoencephalitis. This life-threatening condition frequently…
Strategies for Systemic Candidiasis Treatment Adjunct
Systemic candidiasis, also referred to as invasive candidiasis, is a life-threatening fungal infection primarily caused by Candida species, most commonly Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C.…
Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is defined as four or more documented episodes of symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis within a 12-month period. It affects millions of women…
Prevention of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a prevalent fungal infection primarily caused by Candida albicans, affecting up to 75% of women at least once during their lifetime.…
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Oropharyngeal candidiasis, also referred to as oral thrush, is a fungal infection of the oral cavity and pharynx, primarily caused by the opportunistic yeast Candida…
Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is a severe fungal infection caused by Aspergillus species, predominantly affecting immunocompromised individuals. It occurs when fungal spores, inhaled into the…
Intra-Abdominal Candida Abscesses
Intra-abdominal Candida abscesses represent a subset of invasive candidiasis, characterized by localized collections of pus within the abdominal cavity due to infection by Candida species.…
Disseminated candidiasis
Disseminated candidiasis represents a severe systemic infection caused by Candida species, notably Candida albicans. This condition arises when the fungus enters the bloodstream, leading to…