Background Fungal infections of the central nervous system (FIs-CNS) have become
significantly more common over the past 2 decades. Invasion of the CNS largely depends on …

A presença de fungos anemófilos nas UTIs está associada com o aumento de infecções
nosocomiais. O objetivo deste estudo foi isolar e identificar quais os principais fungos …

Introduction: Brain abscesses (BA) form approximately 8% of intracranial masses in
developing and 1-2% in western countries. Fungal BA (FBA) are aggressive and represent a …

Intracranial aspergillosis (ICA) is very rare in the immunocompetent individuals, usually
misdiagnosed as a tumor or an abscess. A high index of clinical suspicion is required in …

Central nervous system aspergillosis is rare with reported mortality rate of 13–50% involving
foci in paranasal sinuses and even higher mortality rates (80–100%) in patients of immune …

Conclusion In immunocompetent hosts not responsive to antibiotic therapy, differential
diagnosis for fungal infections should be considered, especially when infection progresses …

Context: Primary brain tumor (PBT) causes poor prognosis and significant complications,
which include movement problems such as balance disorders, failed return to work, and …

Aspergillus fumigatus is the most frequently occurring human pathogen among Aspergillus
species that generally infects individuals having an immunosuppressed state. Central …

Purpose: Cryptococcal infection in the Central Nervous System (CNS) is frequently seen in
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients and others with low immunity. CNS …

Fungi are a versatile group of saprophytic microorganisms that have evolved a mechanism
to survive in their hosts. Infections caused by fungi are called opportunistic, as they cause no …