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Freshwater Fungal Infections

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews, 2017
Fungal infections as a result of freshwater exposure or trauma are fortunately rare. Etiologic agents are varied, but commonly include filamentous fungi and Candida.
Dennis J. Baumgardner
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A case of CNS aspergillosis in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia on first-line ibrutinib therapy

Medical Mycology Case Reports, 2020
Ibrutinib has revolutionized the treatment of chronic lymphoid malignancies. Despite its success, ibrutinib has been linked with several reports of invasive fungal infections.
Emily M. Eichenberger, Jennifer Saullo, Danielle Brander, Shih-Hsiu Wang, John R. Perfect, Julia A. Messina   +5 more
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Orbitomaxillofacial Mucormycosis Requiring Complex Multifactorial Management

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2018
Summary:. Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection caused by ubiquitous fungi in the order Mucorales. It is the most rapidly progressing fulminant fungal infection that mimics necrotizing soft-tissue infections. Overwhelming fungal sepsis develops quickly
Anna K. Steve, MD, Valerie A. Hurdle, MD, BHSc, Jevon Y. Brown, MSc, FRCSC   +2 more
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Recurrent Scedosporium apiospermum Cutaneous Infection in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Potent Role of IL-6 Signaling Pathway Blockade: A Case-Based Review

Journal of Fungi, 2023
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients deal with a higher risk of bacterial and fungal infections compared to the general population because of their dysregulated immune system as well as the immunosuppressive therapy they usually receive.
Antigone Pieta, Aliki I. Venetsanopoulou, Christos Kittas, Eirini Christaki, Paraskevi V. Voulgari   +4 more
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Fungal Infections: One-Year Experiences of a Center of Expertise in Mycology

Journal of Fungi, 2020
Invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) often represent complicated infections in complex patient populations. The Center of Expertise in Mycology Radboudumc/CWZ (EMRC) organizes a biweekly multidisciplinary mycology meeting to discuss patients with severe ...
Nico A. F. Janssen, Roger J. M. Brüggemann, Monique H. Reijers, Stefanie S. V. Henriet, Jaap ten Oever, Quirijn de Mast, Yvonne Berk, Elizabeth A. de Kort, Bart Jan Kullberg, Mihai G. Netea, Jochem B. Buil, Janette C. Rahamat-Langendoen, Didi Bury, Eline W. Muilwijk, Jacques F. Meis, Paul E. Verweij, Frank L. van de Veerdonk   +16 more
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Neurological deterioration in a patient with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis initially improving on antifungal treatment: a case report of coincidental racemose neurocysticercosis

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background Managing HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis (CM) can become challenging in the presence of concurrent unusual central nervous system infections.
Newton Kalata, Jayne Ellis, Laura Benjamin, Samuel Kampondeni, Peter Chiodini, Thomas Harrison, David G. Lalloo, Robert S. Heyderman   +7 more
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Case Report: A Candida Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Patient Detected Through the Next-Generation Sequencing

Frontiers in Medicine, 2021
Background: Fungal infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are not commonly seen clinically. Clinical diagnosis of fungal infections often depend on the pathogen culture and the clinical features.
Xiao-guang Cao, Chuang-wei Yu, Shu-sheng Zhou, Yu Huang, Chun-yan Wang   +4 more
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Therapy of fungal infections of the central nervous system [PDF]

Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1979
Summary Fungal infections of the central nervous system present a considerable challenge to available chemotherapy and other forms of treatment. The particular difficulties are discussed here, after an account of the fungi involved and their sensitivity to antifungal agents.
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Invasive fungal infections in pediatric patients with central nervous system tumors: novel insights for prophylactic treatments?

Frontiers in Oncology, 2023
Background and aimsInvasive fungal disease (IFD) poses significant morbidity and mortality risks, especially in pediatric patients with neoplastic diseases.
Natália Dassi, Andrea Maria Cappellano, Adriana Maria Paixão de Sousa da Silva, Nasjla Saba da Silva, Fabianne Altruda de Moraes Costa Carlesse   +4 more
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Case of Fatal Meningoencephalitis following Accidental Near Drowning [PDF]

Pediatric Infectious Disease, 2023
Introduction: Central Nervous System infections are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in developing countries. We are reporting a rare case of neuroinfection following drowning.
Vykuntaraju K Gowda, Chetan Kerur, Alkarani Patil, Sanjay K Shivappa   +3 more
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