Research progress of pythiosis in human
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2397.2023.04.015
- VernacularTitle:人腐霉菌病的研究进展
- Author:
Mingliang LI
1
;
Haiyan ZHANG
;
Kouxing ZHANG
Author Information
1. 中山大学附属第三医院重症医学科，广州 510530
- Keywords:
Pythiosis;
Pythium insidiosum;
Human diseases
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases
2023;16(4):310-314
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Pythiosis is a rare and refractory infectious disease in human caused by Pythium insidiosum, which mainly occurs in the tropics, subtropics and some temperate regions. There are few reports of pythiosis in China. The mortality of the disease is very high, however, there is uncertainty in its diagnosis and treatment. This article reviews the epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, treatment strategies, and prognosis of pythiosis in human, to provide reference for clinical management of pythiosis.
