Emerging fungal diseases: the importance of the host

被引：20

作者：

Procop, GW

Roberts, GD

机构：

[1] Cleveland Clin Fdn, Clin Microbiol Sect, Cleveland, OH 44195 USA

[2] Mayo Clin, Div Clin Microbiol, Rochester, MN 55905 USA

来源：

CLINICS IN LABORATORY MEDICINE | 2004年 / 24卷 / 03期

关键词：

D O I：

10.1016/j.cll.2004.05.004

中图分类号：

R446 [实验室诊断]; R-33 [实验医学、医学实验];

学科分类号：

1001 ;

摘要：

More yeasts and molds are now recognized to cause more human disease than ever before. This development is not due to a change in the virulence of these fungi, but rather to changes in the human host. These changes include immunosuppression secondary to the pandemic of HIV, the use of life-saving advances in chemotherapy and organ transplantation, and the use of corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive agents to treat a variety of diseases. Fungi that were once considered common saprophytes are now recognized as potential pathogens in these patients. This situation necessitates better communication than ever between the clinician, pathologist, and clinical mycologist to ensure the prompt and accurate determination of the cause of fungal diseases.

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页码：691 / +

页数：31

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