An Overlooked and Underrated Endemic Mycosis—Talaromycosis and the Pathogenic Fungus Talaromyces marneffei
Fang Wang, Runhua Han, Shi Chen
Abstract
growth biology are discussed in this review, along with the interaction of the fungus with environmental stimuli and the host immune response to fungal infection. Importantly, the future research directions required for understanding this serious infection and its causative pathogenic fungus are also emphasized to identify solutions that will alleviate the suffering of susceptible individuals worldwide.
Topics & Concepts
FungusMycosisPenicillium marneffeiMucormycosisMicrobiologyBiologyFungi imperfectiMedicineBotanyPathologyImmunologyHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)CoinfectionInfectious Diseases and MycologyFungal Infections and StudiesPlant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases