Epidemiology of fungal infections in China / 医学前沿
Frontiers of Medicine
;
(4): 58-75, 2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-772722
ABSTRACT
With the increasing number of immunocompromised hosts, the epidemiological characteristics of fungal infections have undergone enormous changes worldwide, including in China. In this paper, we reviewed the existing data on mycosis across China to summarize available epidemiological profiles. We found that the general incidence of superficial fungal infections in China has been stable, but the incidence of tinea capitis has decreased and the transmission route has changed. By contrast, the overall incidence of invasive fungal infections has continued to rise. The occurrence of candidemia caused by Candida species other than C. albicans and including some uncommon Candida species has increased recently in China. Infections caused by Aspergillus have also propagated in recent years, particularly with the emergence of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus. An increasing trend of cryptococcosis has been noted in China, with Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii ST 5 genotype isolates as the predominant pathogen. Retrospective studies have suggested that the epidemiological characteristics of Pneumocystis pneumonia in China may be similar to those in other developing countries. Endemic fungal infections, such as sporotrichosis in Northeastern China, must arouse research, diagnostic, and treatment vigilance. Currently, the epidemiological data on mycosis in China are variable and fragmentary. Thus, a nationwide epidemiological research on fungal infections in China is an important need for improving the country's health.
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Assunto principal:
Virulência
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China
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Epidemiologia
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Incidência
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Fungos
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Genética
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Genótipo
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Micoses
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de incidência
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Frontiers of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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