Infections of the central nervous system by melanized fungi: a review of cases presented between 1999 and 2004

Kantarcioglu A., de Hoog G.

MYCOSES, cilt.47, ss.4-13, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 47
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1046/j.1439-0507.2003.00956.x
  • Dergi Adı: MYCOSES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.4-13
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Several types of infections of the central nervous system by melanized fungi can be distinguished: (a) single-organ infection of the cerebrum, (b) extension into the cerebrum from adjacent cavities, (c) fungal presence in the cerebrospinal fluid, or (d) meningitis. The fungal order Chaetothyriales (containing Exophiala-like black yeasts and relatives) is particularly rich in fungi causing cerebral infections. Cases by the main agents, Cladophialophora bantiana, Exophiala dermatitidis, and Ramichloridium mackenziei, published during the last 5 years are reviewed. Most of these infections prove to be fatal. Resection of the lesions in combination with antimycotic therapy may reduce mortality.