Fungal infections in diabetes.
Not all types of fungal infection occur frequently in diabetics. The majority of diabetics, particularly well-controlled diabetics, are at no increased risk for acquiring a fungal infection. Nevertheless, certain forms of mycotic infection, notably mucocutaneous candidiasis and invasive zygomycosis, are definitely increased in prevalence in some diabetics. Other fungal infections occur with a mild increased frequency only. Diagnosis and management of mycotic infections in diabetics are discussed in this article.
Vazquez
J A
JA
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Veteran's Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Sobel
J D
JD
D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000209:etiology; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000209:etiology; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000209:etiology; D009181:Mycoses / Q000209:etiology*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology