Mucormycosis
Mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus, is a severe and often fatal fungal infection caused by fungi from the Mucorales order. It primarily affects individuals…
Infection Due to Penicillium marneffei
Penicillium marneffei, now classified as Talaromyces marneffei, is a dimorphic fungus endemic to Southeast Asia and Southern China. This opportunistic pathogen poses a significant risk…
Gastrointestinal candidiasis
Gastrointestinal candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida species, particularly Candida albicans, within the digestive tract. While Candida organisms are typically…
Esophageal candidiasis
Esophageal candidiasis, also known as Candida esophagitis, is a fungal infection caused by Candida species, primarily Candida albicans. It commonly affects immunocompromised individuals, such as…
Disseminated blastomycosis
Disseminated blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis, a dimorphic fungus endemic to certain regions of North America. This condition arises when…
Cutaneous candidiasis
Cutaneous candidiasis is a fungal infection of the skin caused predominantly by Candida albicans, a yeast-like fungus that is part of the normal flora of…
Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is a significant fungal infection caused primarily by Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. This disease predominantly affects the lungs and central nervous system, leading…
Candidiasis
Candidiasis occurs when the natural balance of microorganisms in the body is disrupted, allowing Candida fungi to grow excessively. While Candida is a normal component…
Candidal urinary tract infection
What Is a Candidal Urinary Tract Infection? Candidal urinary tract infection (UTI) is a fungal infection of the urinary system caused by species of the…
Candida pleural space infection
Candida pleural space infection is a serious and rare condition that involves the infection of the pleural space by Candida species. This infection, although uncommon,…