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| name = Phaeohyphomycosis | |||
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| field = [[Infectious disease]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Skin lesions]], [[subcutaneous abscesses]], [[sinusitis]], [[cerebral abscess]] | |||
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| causes = [[Fungi]] of the order [[Chaetothyriales]] | |||
| risks = [[Immunocompromised]] individuals | |||
| diagnosis = [[Biopsy]], [[culture]], [[histopathology]] | |||
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| prevention = | |||
| treatment = [[Antifungal]] medications, [[surgical excision]] | |||
| medication = [[Itraconazole]], [[Voriconazole]], [[Posaconazole]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depending on immune status and site of infection | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
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'''Phaeohyphomycosis''' is a term used to describe infections caused by darkly pigmented fungi (dematiaceous fungi). These infections can affect humans and other animals, and can occur in almost any part of the body. The term "phaeohyphomycosis" is derived from the Greek words "phaeo" (dark), "hypho" (weaving), and "mycosis" (fungal infection). | '''Phaeohyphomycosis''' is a term used to describe infections caused by darkly pigmented fungi (dematiaceous fungi). These infections can affect humans and other animals, and can occur in almost any part of the body. The term "phaeohyphomycosis" is derived from the Greek words "phaeo" (dark), "hypho" (weaving), and "mycosis" (fungal infection). | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Phaeohyphomycosis is caused by a variety of dematiaceous fungi, which are found in the environment, particularly in soil and decaying plant material. These fungi are characterized by their dark pigmentation, which is due to the presence of melanin in their cell walls. Some of the most common fungi that cause phaeohyphomycosis include ''[[Exophiala]]'', ''[[Wangiella]]'', ''[[Curvularia]]'', and ''[[Alternaria]]''. | Phaeohyphomycosis is caused by a variety of dematiaceous fungi, which are found in the environment, particularly in soil and decaying plant material. These fungi are characterized by their dark pigmentation, which is due to the presence of melanin in their cell walls. Some of the most common fungi that cause phaeohyphomycosis include ''[[Exophiala]]'', ''[[Wangiella]]'', ''[[Curvularia]]'', and ''[[Alternaria]]''. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of phaeohyphomycosis can vary widely, depending on the part of the body that is affected. Infections can occur in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, sinuses, eyes, central nervous system, and other organs. Symptoms may include skin lesions, nodules, ulcers, sinusitis, eye inflammation, and neurological symptoms in cases where the central nervous system is affected. | The symptoms of phaeohyphomycosis can vary widely, depending on the part of the body that is affected. Infections can occur in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, sinuses, eyes, central nervous system, and other organs. Symptoms may include skin lesions, nodules, ulcers, sinusitis, eye inflammation, and neurological symptoms in cases where the central nervous system is affected. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of phaeohyphomycosis is based on the identification of the characteristic darkly pigmented fungi in tissue samples. This can be done through direct microscopic examination of the sample, culture of the fungus, or molecular methods such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). | Diagnosis of phaeohyphomycosis is based on the identification of the characteristic darkly pigmented fungi in tissue samples. This can be done through direct microscopic examination of the sample, culture of the fungus, or molecular methods such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment of phaeohyphomycosis can be challenging, as these fungi are often resistant to many antifungal drugs. The choice of treatment depends on the severity and location of the infection, but may include surgical removal of the infected tissue and/or antifungal therapy with drugs such as itraconazole, voriconazole, or amphotericin B. | Treatment of phaeohyphomycosis can be challenging, as these fungi are often resistant to many antifungal drugs. The choice of treatment depends on the severity and location of the infection, but may include surgical removal of the infected tissue and/or antifungal therapy with drugs such as itraconazole, voriconazole, or amphotericin B. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Mycosis]] | * [[Mycosis]] | ||
* [[Dermatophyte]] | * [[Dermatophyte]] | ||
* [[Fungal infection]] | * [[Fungal infection]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Diseases and disorders]] | [[Category:Diseases and disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Fungal diseases]] | [[Category:Fungal diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Infectious diseases]] | [[Category:Infectious diseases]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:09, 4 April 2025
| Phaeohyphomycosis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Skin lesions, subcutaneous abscesses, sinusitis, cerebral abscess |
| Complications | |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Fungi of the order Chaetothyriales |
| Risks | Immunocompromised individuals |
| Diagnosis | Biopsy, culture, histopathology |
| Differential diagnosis | |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Antifungal medications, surgical excision |
| Medication | Itraconazole, Voriconazole, Posaconazole |
| Prognosis | Variable, depending on immune status and site of infection |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Phaeohyphomycosis is a term used to describe infections caused by darkly pigmented fungi (dematiaceous fungi). These infections can affect humans and other animals, and can occur in almost any part of the body. The term "phaeohyphomycosis" is derived from the Greek words "phaeo" (dark), "hypho" (weaving), and "mycosis" (fungal infection).
Causes[edit]
Phaeohyphomycosis is caused by a variety of dematiaceous fungi, which are found in the environment, particularly in soil and decaying plant material. These fungi are characterized by their dark pigmentation, which is due to the presence of melanin in their cell walls. Some of the most common fungi that cause phaeohyphomycosis include Exophiala, Wangiella, Curvularia, and Alternaria.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of phaeohyphomycosis can vary widely, depending on the part of the body that is affected. Infections can occur in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, sinuses, eyes, central nervous system, and other organs. Symptoms may include skin lesions, nodules, ulcers, sinusitis, eye inflammation, and neurological symptoms in cases where the central nervous system is affected.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of phaeohyphomycosis is based on the identification of the characteristic darkly pigmented fungi in tissue samples. This can be done through direct microscopic examination of the sample, culture of the fungus, or molecular methods such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Treatment[edit]
Treatment of phaeohyphomycosis can be challenging, as these fungi are often resistant to many antifungal drugs. The choice of treatment depends on the severity and location of the infection, but may include surgical removal of the infected tissue and/or antifungal therapy with drugs such as itraconazole, voriconazole, or amphotericin B.
