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[Cutaneous manifestations of systemic mycoses]
Tadahiko Matsumoto1, Katsutaro Nishimoto
1Department of Dermatology, Toshiba Hospital, 6-3-22 Higashi-oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8522, Japan.
Summary
Systemic mycoses, fungal infections, increasingly cause opportunistic infections. Cutaneous lesions can signal life-threatening disorders or immunodeficiency, necessitating prompt diagnosis and antifungal therapy.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Context:
- Systemic mycoses are emerging as significant opportunistic infections.
- Cutaneous manifestations of systemic mycoses can be critical diagnostic indicators.
- Skin involvement varies in frequency among different systemic fungal infections.
Purpose:
- To review the diverse skin manifestations of systemic mycoses.
- To emphasize the importance of recognizing these lesions for early diagnosis.
- To highlight the need for aggressive antifungal treatment.
Summary:
- Systemic mycoses, including candidiasis and cryptococcosis, frequently present with skin lesions.
- Disseminated aspergillosis and zygomycosis less commonly involve the skin.
- Hyalohyphomycosis and phaeohyphomycosis encompass infections by various fungal opportunists.
- Early recognition and diagnosis of cutaneous lesions are crucial for managing these potentially life-threatening conditions.
Impact:
- Improved early detection of systemic fungal infections through dermatological signs.
- Enhanced clinical awareness of the spectrum of cutaneous manifestations in immunocompromised patients.
- Guidance for timely and aggressive antifungal interventions to improve patient outcomes.