Abstract:Purpose of Review
We present the risk factors, clinical presentation, and current recommendations for diagnosing and treating cutaneous infections due to Geotrichum spp.
Recent Findings
Skin infections caused by Geotrichum spp. are infrequent. G. candidum and G. klebahnii are the only species of the genus responsible for human infections. In immunocompetent patients, these infections occur due to severe trauma or burns, while in immunosuppressed patients, … Show more
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