Presentation
A 63-year-old male with mechanical aortic valve replacement presents with Trichosporon mucoides endocarditis. Eosinophilia was noted, which has recently been described in invasive trichosporonosis. [pubag.nal.usda.gov]
It is presented an outbreak of scalp white piedra seen in 5.8% of the children frequenting a day care in Northeastern of Sao Paulo State, Brazil. [cyberleninka.org]
Treatment
- ISSN: 2076-2607 Subject: Trichosporon, etc ; Aspergillus; Fusarium; Geotrichum; Penicillium; Trichoderma; climate; depuration; microbial communities; wastewater; wastewater treatment; Italy; Show all 12 Subjects Abstract: ... [pubag.nal.usda.gov]
Fungal complications of transplantation: diagnosis; treatment and prevention. J Antimicr Chemother 1995; 36suppl B:73–90. CAS Google Scholar Chevrant-Breton J. [link.springer.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and therapy of infections caused by dematiaceous fungi. J Chemother 2003; 15suppl 2:36–47. PubMed Google Scholar Hocquette A, Grondin M, Bertout S, Mallié M. [link.springer.com]
KEYWORDS: White piedra; Epidemiology; Outbreak; Trichosporon spp.; T. cutaneum; T. beigelii. INTRODUCTION White piedra is a superficial mycosis characterized by nodules of Trichosporon spp. that encircle the hair shaft of any part of the body. [cyberleninka.org]
Prevention
Fungal complications of transplantation: diagnosis; treatment and prevention. J Antimicr Chemother 1995; 36suppl B:73–90. CAS Google Scholar Chevrant-Breton J. [link.springer.com]