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Fungal prostatitis due to Cryptococcus and endemic mycoses
Fungi such as Cryptococcus, Histoplasma and Coccidiodes can survive antifungal therapy by residing asymptomatically in the prostate of immunocompromised patients, in some cases leading to relapse
Smoking appears to increase the risk of invasive fungal infections, particularly from dimorphic fungi
A meta-analysis by Pourbaix et al found a overall risk ratio of 1.41 when comparing risk of IFI in smokers to non-smokers, particularly for infections caused by dimorphic fungi such as histoplasmosis, blastomycosis and coccidioidomycosis
Smoking & fungal infections
Smoking is known to increase the risk of oral candidiasis as well as bacterial pneumonia and meningitis, but less is known about other fungal infections. Smoking as a risk factor for invasive fungal infections A meta-analysis by Pourbaix et al (2020) found a overall risk ratio of 1.41 when comparing risk of IFI in smokers… Continue reading Smoking & fungal infections
Cluster of paracoccidioidomycosis cases in children in Argentina during the 1982-3 El Niño anomaly
Serious systemic paracoccidioidomycosis infections are often associated with men working in agriculture. Dr Guisano and colleagues describe a cluster of six cases in children in the NEA area of Argentina that occurred during the 1982-3 El Niño Southern Oscillation climatic anomaly, and suggest that climatic and anthropogenic changes may have played a role
Education & CPD
As well as the information provided on this website, LIFE Worldwide produces more detailed educational resources aimed at clinicians and laboratory staff. The microfungi.net course and live webinars are accredited for CPD points through the Royal College of Physicians, or the videos are available via YouTube for you to work through at your own pace.… Continue reading Education & CPD