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Fungal pneumonias.

M A Saubolle1

  • 1Infectious Disease Division, Laboratory Sciences of Arizona, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, USA.

Seminars in Respiratory Infections
|September 13, 2000
PubMed
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This review covers common fungal pneumonias, detailing their clinical features, global distribution, and diagnostic methods. It categorizes fungi like dimorphic fungi, yeasts, and molds to guide understanding and treatment of these human lung infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Numerous fungal species are linked to human lung diseases.
  • However, only a limited number consistently cause pneumonia.
  • Fungal pneumonia presents diverse clinical and epidemiological profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common fungal pneumonias.
  • To discuss clinical presentations, geographic prevalence, and epidemiology.
  • To outline recent diagnostic methods and general therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of fungi based on physiological and growth characteristics.
  • Inclusion of geographically restricted dimorphic fungi (e.g., Blastomyces, Coccidioides).
  • Discussion of globally prevalent yeasts (e.g., Cryptococcus, Candida) and various molds (e.g., Aspergillus, Fusarium).

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Main Results:

  • Fungal pneumonias are classified into groups including dimorphic fungi, yeasts, hyaline molds, and dematiaceous fungi.
  • Geographic distribution varies significantly among fungal pathogens.
  • Pneumocystis carinii, now classified with fungi, is also addressed.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive overview of fungal pneumonia is provided.
  • Understanding fungal classification aids in diagnosis and treatment.
  • This review serves as a guide to common fungal lung infections.