Unspecified mycosis B49-
Applicable To
- Fungemia NOS
Clinical Information
- An infection caused by a fungus.
- An infection caused by eukaryotic heterotrophic organisms that live as saprobes or parasites, including mushrooms, yeasts, smuts, molds, etc. They reproduce either sexually or asexually, and have life cycles that range from simple to complex. Filamentous fungi refer to those that grow as multicellular colonies (mushrooms and molds).
- Disease caused by a fungus.
- If you’ve ever had athlete’s foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. Fungi are primitive plants, with mushrooms, mold, and mildew being common examples. They inhabit the air, soil, plants, and water, and some even live in the human body. While only about half of all fungi are harmful, they can reproduce through tiny spores that float in the air. These spores can be inhaled or land on your skin, leading to infections that often begin in the lungs or on the skin. People with weakened immune systems or those taking antibiotics are more susceptible to fungal infections. Fungi can be challenging to eliminate, but for skin and nail infections, topical medications can be applied directly to the affected area. For more severe infections, oral antifungal medications are available.
- The presence of fungi circulating in the blood. Opportunistic fungal sepsis is seen most often in immunosuppressed patients with severe neutropenia or in postoperative patients with intravenous catheters and usually follows prolonged antibiotic therapy.
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