therapeutic action: Fungal eradication

Trichosporon species bloodstream infections in a tertiary care hospital in the western region of Saudi Arabia: A 7-year retrospective chart review from 2016 to 2022

This study examined a rare but dangerous fungal infection called Trichosporonosis that affects the bloodstream in hospitalized patients. Researchers found that this infection kills about 60% of patients despite treatment with antifungal medications. The infection is often caused by a fungus called Trichosporon asahii and typically occurs in patients with weakened immune systems who are already hospitalized and using catheters.

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The refractory nailbed ulceration caused by Candida parapsilosis after nail extraction

An 82-year-old woman developed a stubborn ulcer on her toenail bed after having the nail surgically removed to treat an infected nail fold. Testing revealed the ulcer was caused by a yeast called Candida parapsilosis, which typically causes infections after physical trauma or injury to the skin. Treatment with an antifungal medication called fluconazole successfully healed the ulcer over three months. This is the first reported case of this specific type of infection following nail removal and highlights the importance of properly identifying the cause of chronic nail infections.

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