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Fungal infections

L Chimelli1, M B Mahler-Araujo

  • 1Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brasil.

Brain Pathology (Zurich, Switzerland)
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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Fungal infections are rising due to increased immunocompromised individuals and environmental factors. This review categorizes fungal infections as opportunistic or pathogenic, noting their varied origins and clinical presentations.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Increased incidence of fungal infections linked to rising immunocompromised populations, immunosuppressive drug use, aging demographics, malignancies, and AIDS.
  • Tropical regions exhibit higher mycoses prevalence due to climate, humidity, and socioeconomic factors impacting hygiene and working conditions.
  • Fungal brain infections are typically secondary, spreading hematogenously from pulmonary or other extracranial sites, with rare direct extension or prosthetic valve involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the increasing frequency and diverse causes of fungal infections.
  • To categorize fungal infections into opportunistic and pathogenic types.
  • To discuss the pathogenesis and common clinical manifestations of fungal mycoses, particularly in the brain.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review and synthesis of existing data on fungal infections.
  • Classification of mycoses based on etiological agents and host factors.
  • Analysis of common routes of infection and resulting pathologies.

Main Results:

  • Fungal infections are increasingly prevalent globally.
  • Mycotic infections are categorized as opportunistic or pathogenic, with overlap in susceptible hosts.
  • Common presentations include basal meningitis and intraparenchymal abscesses; direct extension can cause specific brain lesions.

Conclusions:

  • Fungal infections pose a growing public health challenge, necessitating a thorough understanding of their epidemiology and pathogenesis.
  • Distinguishing between opportunistic and pathogenic fungal infections is crucial for effective management.
  • Fungal mycoses, especially neuroinfections, require prompt diagnosis and treatment, considering their varied origins and potential severity.