Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are a major cause of HIV-related mortality globally. Despite
widespread rollout of combined antiretroviral therapy, there are still up to 1 million deaths …

Osteoarticular mycoses are chronic debilitating infections that require extended courses of
antifungal therapy and may warrant expert surgical intervention. As there has been no …

The genus Pseudopithomyces was introduced by Ariyawansa et al.(2015) to accommodate
several species which had previously been classified in the genus Pithomyces, notably …

Deaths from AIDS (1 500 000 in 2013) have been falling more slowly than anticipated with
improved access to antiretroviral therapy. Opportunistic infections account for most AIDS …

We sought to determine the prevalence of probable disseminated histoplasmosis among
advanced HIV disease (AHD) patients in Nigeria. We conducted a cross-sectional study in …

Histoplasmosis, caused by the thermally dimorphic fungus Histoplasma spp., is a disease
with a broad clinical spectrum, presenting from asymptomatic/flu-like symptoms to …

HIV/AIDS is not a neglected disease. Histoplasmosis is not considered a neglected disease
in North America. However, in South America, it should be. It often affects neglected …

Eukaryotic cells, including fungi, release extracellular vesicles (EVs). These lipid bilayered
compartments play essential roles in cellular communication and pathogenesis. EV …

Background Progressive disseminated histoplasmosis is a significant issue in Latin America,
particularly in Brazil, contributing to high mortality rates. Objectives Our objectives were to …

Not long ago, most of the literature on endemic mycoses in Brazil focused on
paracoccidioidomycosis. With changes in agricultural practices this infection is now reduced …