Trichosporon is a genus of yeast-like fungi. It is perhaps most widely known as the cause of white piedra, a benign superficial mycosis seen in immunocompetent individuals in tropical and subtropical regions. However, the incidence of invasive trichosporonosis has increased in immunocompromised patients, most notably those with hematologic malignancies. The following case illustrates characteristic features of trichosporonosis fungemia.
Recommended CitationGarg, Vaibhav; Jones, Elizabeth; Friedman, Ben J.; Lee, Jason B.; and Yang, Sherry, "Invasive trichosporonosis treated with voriconazole" (2018). Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Faculty Papers. Paper 88.
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