Trichosporon
Trichosporon
Trichosporon (pronounced: trik-oh-spor-on) is a genus of yeast-like fungi that is part of the Basidiomycota phylum. The term "Trichosporon" is derived from the Greek words "trichos" meaning hair and "sporon" meaning seed, referring to the hair-like appearance of the spores under a microscope.
Classification
Trichosporon is classified under the Basidiomycota phylum, Tremellomycetes class, and Trichosporonales order. It is the type genus of the family Trichosporonaceae.
Species
There are several species of Trichosporon, including Trichosporon asahii, Trichosporon cutaneum, and Trichosporon inkin, among others. These species are known to cause a variety of infections in humans, collectively referred to as trichosporonosis.
Pathogenicity
Trichosporon species are opportunistic pathogens, causing infections primarily in immunocompromised individuals. The most common infection caused by Trichosporon is white piedra, a superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft. Other infections include invasive trichosporonosis, which can affect various organs and is often fatal.
Treatment
Treatment of Trichosporon infections typically involves antifungal medications, such as amphotericin B, fluconazole, and voriconazole. However, some Trichosporon species have shown resistance to these drugs, making treatment challenging.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trichosporon
- Wikipedia's article - Trichosporon
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