Systemic Mycosis

Definito is fungal infection spread via the bloodstream and

characterized by multiple granulomatous lesions in
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many organs.

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Systemic Mycosis

OPPORTUNISTIC MYCOSIS
DefinitoIs fungal or fungus-like disease occurring in an animal with a
compromised immune system. Opportunistic organisms are normal
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resident flora that become pathogenic only when the host's immune
defenses are altered, as in immunosuppressive therapy, in a chronic
disease, such as diabetes mellitus, or during steroid or antibacterial
Types:- therapy that upsets the balance of bacterial flora in the body.

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(due to C albicans and other Candida spp.) is the most common
Candidiasiopportunistic fungal infection. Candida albicans is the most common
cause of candidiasis. Candidiasis may be classified as superficial or deep.
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Superficial candidiasis may involve the epidermal and mucosal surfaces,

including those of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, intestines, urinary
bladder, and vagina. The alimentary tract and intravascular catheters
are the major portals of entry for deep (or visceral) candidiasis. The
kidneys, liver, spleen, brain, eyes, heart, and other tissues are the major
organ sites involved in deep or visceral candidiasis. The principal risk
factors predisposing to deeply invasive candidiasis are protracted
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The main portal of entry for aspergillosis is the
courses of broad spectrum antibiotics, cytotoxic chemotherapy,
respiratory tract
Aspergillo
corticosteroids,
vascular
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is mostand
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ancatheters.
opportunistic fungal infection
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Cryptococco that most frequently causes pneumonia and/or
meningitis.
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Treatment
Antifungal drugs

are topical or systemic

Antifungal is Fluconazole, or Diflucan, which is the basis of many
over-the-counter antifungal treatments. Amphotericin B is used in the
treatment of the most severe fungal infections that show resistance to
other forms of treatment and it is administered iv.
Drugs to treat skin infections are Tolnaftate (Tinactin), and topical;
Ketoconazole, especially used to treat tinea versicolor and other
dermatophytes; Itraconazole; Terbinafine (Lamisil); Echinocandins
(caspofungin); Griseofulvin, commonly used for infections involving
the scalp and nails.[9]
Yeast infections in the vagina, caused by candida albicans, ttt
suppositories such as tioconazole and pessaries whereas skin yeast
infections are treated with medicated ointments.

Prevention

Keeping the skin clean and dry, as well as maintaining

good hygiene, will help larger topical mycoses. Because fungal
infections are contagious, it is important to
wash after touching other people or animals. Sports clothing
should also be washed after use.