Prevalence of Superficial Mycosis in Breast Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Fungal contamination of medical masks among forensic healthcare workers in the COVID19 era

“…Recent studies in our hospital are suggesting a possible infectious role of these species among HIV, psychiatric and oncology inpatient [ [17] , [18] , [19] , [20] ]. Moreover, most of these fungi were also isolated from patients wearing earmolds, and cockroaches trapped in several medical departments [ 15 , 21 ].…”

Fungal carriage of hospital trapped cockroaches: A prospective study

“…Furthermore, the Candida genus is highly present on the cockroach’s external surface, in agreement with previous studies, and we emphasize the role of both Candida sp. in superficial mycosis among oncology patients (essentially Candida parapsilosis, Candida albicans, and Candida zeylanoides) , as well as Candida parapsilosis as an invasive fungus responsible for meningitis in HIV patients in our hospital [ 1 , 3 , 7 , 17 , 19 , 20 ]. In addition, Penicillium was described as one of the most important cockroach fungal contaminants in hospital environments [ 1 , 12 , 3 ].…”

<b><i>Candida guilliermondii</i></b> Onychomycosis Involving Fingernails in a Breast Cancer Patient under Docetaxel Chemotherapy

“…Ageing is a common risk factor for onychomycosis [6], most likely due to poor peripheral circulation, longer exposure to pathogenic fungi, repeated nail trauma, suboptimal immune function, and slower nail growth [15]. In addition, various medical conditions more common in the elderly increase the risk of comorbid onychomycosis.…”

“…Furthermore, breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy might develop superficial mycosis such as otomycosis and onychomycosis [ 2 , 5 , 6 ].…”