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Subcutaneous Mycoses in Travelers
Andrés Tirado-Sánchez1, Carlos Franco-Paredes2,3, Alexandro Bonifaz1
1Dermatology Service & Micology Department, Hospital General de México "Dr Eduardo Liceaga", Dr. Balmis 148, colonia Doctores, PZ: 06720 Mexico City, Mexico.
Current Tropical Medicine Reports
|June 6, 2022
Summary
International travel increases the risk of endemic mycoses, serious fungal infections like histoplasmosis. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for travelers to endemic regions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Travel Medicine
Background:
- International travel has increased the global risk of acquiring endemic diseases.
- Endemic mycoses, including subcutaneous (e.g., sporotrichosis) and systemic (e.g., histoplasmosis) forms, pose risks to travelers.
- Changes in disease epidemiology are linked to global travel patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on fungal infections in travelers.
- To highlight key aspects of endemic mycoses relevant to international travelers.
- To emphasize the importance of considering mycoses in travel-related illnesses.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of endemic mycoses in travelers.
- Analysis of epidemiological data and recent advances.
- Synthesis of information on diagnostic strategies and treatment.
Main Results:
- Advances include understanding epidemiological distribution and increasing antifungal resistance.
- Climate change and increased virulence contribute to emerging fungal diseases.
- Diagnostic strategies for mycoses can be limited in many countries.
Conclusions:
- Endemic mycoses are rare but should be considered travel-related illnesses.
- Travel history to endemic areas is vital for clinical suspicion and diagnosis.
- Prompt diagnosis and effective therapy are essential for managing mycoses in travelers.
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