Tag: Fungal Infections
Burden of Superficial Cutaneous Fungal Infection Quantified in U.S.
SCFIs account for about 0.54 percent of all ambulatory visits, with trend in annual SCFIs increasing
Expanded Admission Screening Protocol for Candida Auris Beneficial
Authors say expanded screening identifies more cases earlier and allows for targeted precautions
Certain Oral Bacteria Tied to Risk for New Head, Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
13 oral bacterial species associated with development of head, neck cancer over five years
Rare Fungal Infection Reported in Two Cats, Vet Tech
Fewer Cases of Fungal Diseases Coincided With Start of COVID-19
Fewer cases of each disease occurred in spring versus other seasons in 2020, and most cases occurred in the fall
Guidelines Developed for Diagnosis, Management of Cryptococcosis
Accurate delineation of cryptococcosis clinical syndrome is important as it guides choice, duration of treatment
Fungal Keratitis Prevalence Twice as High in Rural Versus Nonrural Areas
Many patients with fungal keratitis prescribed antibiotics, steroids
12.8 Percent of Unique Prescribers Prescribed Topical Antifungals in 2021
Top 10 percent of prescribers by volume prescribed 44.2 percent of all prescriptions for antifungals
Confirmatory Testing Underused for Tinea Capitis Diagnosis
Testing significantly less likely when diagnosis made by pediatrician, family practice clinicians
Hospitalizations Involving Fungal Infections Up During COVID-19
During 2020 to 2021, patients hospitalized with COVID-19-associated fungal infections had higher length of stay, ICU admission, in-hospital mortality
