Current Fungal Infection Reports OnlineFirst articles

Open Access 04.12.2019 | Epidemiology of Fungal Infections (T Chiller and J Baddley, Section Editors)

Small-Molecule Protein Kinases Inhibitors and the Risk of Fungal Infections

Small molecules that inhibit protein kinases are efficacious in the treatment of cancer, targeting specific mutations that drive tumorigenesis. The pathways targeted by these inhibitors are also important in the signalling and interaction of …

verfasst von:: Katie Bechman, James B Galloway, Kevin L Winthrop

PDF-Version jetzt herunterladen Zum Volltext

27.11.2019 | Pediatric Fungal Infections (D Corzo-Leon, Section Editor)

From Culture to Fungal Biomarkers: the Diagnostic Route of Fungal Infections in Children with Primary Immunodeficiencies

In the current era of innovative medical science, it is anticipated that most children born with a primary immunodeficiency will enjoy a near-normal life expectancy. To achieve this, early diagnosis of infection is crucial. Invasive fungal disease …

verfasst von:: Catherine Mark, Claire McGinn

27.11.2019 | Epidemiology of Fungal Infections (T Chiller and J Baddley, Section Editors)

Genetic Variation and Fungal Infection Risk: State of the Art

Despite continuous and ubiquitous exposure of humans to fungal microorganisms via the respiratory and gastrointestinal mucosal surfaces and the skin, the majority of these fungal encounters do not result in clinical disease. Endothermy and …

verfasst von:: Michail S. Lionakis

Open Access 25.11.2019 | Advances in Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections (O Morrissey, Section Editor)

Diagnostic Aspects of Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis: Present and New Directions

Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a fungal infection disease characterised by cough, haemoptysis and weight loss present for at least for 3 months in non-immunocompromised people [ 1 ••]. This disease is caused by Aspergillus spp. that can …

verfasst von:: Bayu A. P. Wilopo, Malcolm D. Richardson, David W. Denning

PDF-Version jetzt herunterladen Zum Volltext

25.11.2019 | Fungal Infections of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (A Bonifaz and M Pereira, Section Editors)

Adult Tinea Capitis: a Clinical Entity in Increasing Frequency

Superficial mycoses caused by dermatophytes comprise four principal genera: Trichophyton , Microsporum, Nannizzia , and Epidermophyton. None of these is part of the microbiota of the skin and may provoke hair diseases, nail thickening or plaques …

verfasst von:: Andrés Tirado-Sánchez, Yessica Estrada-Caraveo, Mariana Saldaña, Alexandro Bonifaz

16.11.2019 | Fungal Infections of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (A Bonifaz and M Pereira, Section Editors)

Tinea Gladiatorum: an Update

Many cutaneous conditions have been reported in wrestlers. Infection with herpes simplex is the most common condition associated and is known as herpes gladiatorum. Greater attention has been paid to the treatment and prevention of herpes …

verfasst von:: Mariana Saldaña, Alexandro Bonifaz

16.11.2019 | Pediatric Fungal Infections (D Corzo-Leon, Section Editor)

AIDS-Related Mycoses in the Paediatric Population

Advanced HIV disease (AHD) is one of the most current challenges in the HIV pandemic with the ‘plateauing’ of HIV-associated mortality [ 1 •]. It is of utmost importance to address the package of care for this population thus reducing mortality …

verfasst von:: B. E. Ekeng, O. O. Olusoga, R. O. Oladele

07.11.2019 | Fungal Infections of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (A Bonifaz and M Pereira, Section Editors)

Pityriasis Versicolor in Children and Adolescents: an Update

Superficial mycoses are frequent entities in daily medical practice, so their recognition is important. Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is one of them and its most common manifestation facilitates diagnosis; however, there are new clinical forms …

verfasst von:: Karen Adilene Camargo-Sánchez, Mirna Toledo-Bahena, Carlos Mena-Cedillos, Erika Ramirez-Cortes, Sonia Toussaint-Caire, Adriana Valencia-Herrera, Marcela Salazar-García, Alexandro Bonifaz

23.10.2019 | Advances in Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections (O Morrissey, Section Editor)

Antifungal Resistance Testing and Implications for Management

Resistance to antimicrobial agents is a growing clinical concern. This includes resistance to agents used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. For invasive fungal disease (IFD), this is particularly …

verfasst von:: Hamid Badali, Nathan P. Wiederhold

Live-Webinar "Urologie und Sexualmedizin in der Praxis"

Springer Medizin