Ghassan J Alboloshi, Asif A Jiman-Fatani, Dalya Attallah, Jawahir A Mokhtar, Nabeela Abdullah Al-Abdullah, Khalil Alkuwaity, Reham Kaki, Mohammed W Al-Rabia, Abdelbagi Alfadil, Karem Ibrahem, Addisu D Teklemariam, Steve Harakeh
BACKGROUND: Fungal infections, especially those caused have emerged as a significant medical concern over the past three decades, particularly among immunocompromised patients. However, recent studies have highlighted the increasing prevalence of fungal infections resembling yeast other than Candida , such as trichosporonosis, especially among immunosuppressed individuals worldwide. Trichosporon has been identified as a significant contributor to superficial and invasive infections. Invasive trichosporonosis, primarily affecting immunocompromised patients, poses a significant threat with high mortality rates...
2024: International Journal of General Medicine