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[Septic conditions caused by yeasts and their diagnosis]

A Tomsíková1, P Mukensnabl

  • 1Mikrobiologický ústav LF UK v Plzni.

Epidemiologie, Mikrobiologie, Imunologie : Casopis Spolecnosti Pro Epidemiologii a Mikrobiologii Ceske Lekarske Spolecnosti J.E. Purkyne
|August 20, 2002
PubMed

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This review covers how yeasts enter the bloodstream, leading to candidemia and sepsis. It also details diagnostic tests for fungal sepsis caused by specific yeast species.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Microbiology

Context:

  • Fungal infections, particularly candidemia and sepsis, pose significant clinical challenges.
  • Yeasts such as *Cryptococcus neoformans* and *Candida* species are common causative agents of bloodstream infections.
  • Understanding the pathogenesis of yeast invasion is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose:

  • To review the factors facilitating yeast bloodstream invasion and the development of candidemia and sepsis.
  • To summarize diagnostic methods for sepsis caused by specific yeast pathogens.
  • To provide an overview of key fungal species implicated in sepsis.

Summary:

  • This review examines the mechanisms underlying yeast penetration into the bloodstream, leading to candidemia and subsequent sepsis.
  • It discusses the clinical significance of various yeast species, including *Cryptococcus neoformans*, *Candida albicans*, *C. glabrata*, *C. melinii*, and *C. krusei*.
  • The review consolidates information on diagnostic tests employed for identifying these fungal sepsis cases.

Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of fungal sepsis pathogenesis.
  • Informs clinical decision-making for diagnosing and managing yeast bloodstream infections.
  • Supports the development of improved diagnostic strategies for invasive mycoses.

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