title: Host factors in human fungal infections.
abstract: This article discusses mechanisms of host resistance to fungal infection and those conditions, both natural and iatrogenic, that predispose to fungal infection. Specific topics discussed include barrier defenses, bacterial antagonism, nonimmune host factors, cellular and humoral immunity, and underlying and iatrogenic medical conditions.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Romagnoli
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009181:Mycoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D012307:Risk Factors