fungal arthritis

A 33-year-old male presents following a penetrating injury to his right knee. Clinically he demonstrated pain, an effusion and… Expand

Black yeasts including Exophiala species are increasingly recognized as agents of human disease. In recent years, progress in… Expand

Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM), a disease caused by the fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis (Pb), is highly prevalent in Brazil… Expand

Arthritis due to pathogenic fungi is a serious disease causing rapid destruction of the joint. In the pathogenesis of arthritis… Expand

The Ginkgo biloba extract, EGb 761, contains flavonoid glycosides and unique terpene lactones as major active components. In this… Expand

Fungal arthritis is a rare infection usually caused by Candida species. Candida parapsilosis has emerged as a new pathogen and… Expand

Tuberculosis, atypical mycobacteria, and fungi are uncommon causes of infectious monarticular arthritis. The importance of these… Expand

There are 50 000-200 000 species of fungi, but only about 100 of these cause infectious diseases (mycoses) in humans.' Fungal… Expand

 

This is the second phase of a review of fungal arthritis that will be presented in three parts. Coccidioidal synovitis will be… Expand