Fungal, Viral, and Rickettsial Infections

Bravo F.G. · Hospital-Based Dermatopathology: An Illustrated Diagnostic Guide (2020) · DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-35820-4_14

Resumen

This chapter is dedicated to deal with infectious agents of specific nature such as superficial, subcutaneous, systemic, and opportunistic fungus, as well as viruses and rickettsiosis. Diseases as such will be seen in consultation by dermatology because they are the main reason of hospitalization but also because they may develop as complication of disease or complication of therapy. Superficial fungus as Candida may be seen in house as complicating medical and surgical patients. Also, fungal infections, such as the subcutaneous group, require dermatology care in the hospital setting because of the complexity in diagnosis and the need for laboratorial sophisticated techniques. The systemic mycosis also requires a more complex care, because of involvement of many organs and the simultaneous intervention of many other specialties at the same time. Opportunistic fungal infections are important to the hospital dermatologist, when they are involved in the care of immunosuppressed patients, including oncology, transplant, or patient suffering from autoimmune disease. Regarding viral infections, the discussion will center on the most common agents, seen in adulthood and with potential for complications that may require hospitalization. Lastly, the potential of rickettsial diseases as a reason for dermatological consultation in house justifies its inclusion in this review. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia