The doctor named the category of Russians susceptible to fungal infection

Fungal infections are most common in countries with tropical and subtropical climates, but there are exceptions, such as visceral candidiasis. Marina Gureeva, associate professor of the Department of Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology at the Medical Faculty of the State University of Education, dermatovenerologist, told about this on Wednesday, December 10.

According to the expert, this is a severe form of fungal infection, which is mainly caused by Candida albicans and other species of fungi of the genus Candida. The pathogen penetrates into the internal organs — liver, spleen, kidneys, lungs, brain, heart and into the bloodstream.

"Mortality in visceral candidiasis reaches 43%," the dermatovenerologist warned in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

She clarified that the main routes of infection are the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and through catheters.

"At risk are patients with severe immunodeficiency: patients with neutropenia, after chemotherapy, with leukemia; patients in intensive care units and intensive care units, especially on ventilators, with central venous catheters, receiving parenteral nutrition, broad—spectrum antibiotics; patients after extensive abdominal surgery, organ transplantation," listed Gureeva.

At the same time, the expert noted that lesions of the skin and mucous membranes may be absent in most patients with visceral candidiasis. It should always be suspected in patients at risk with unexplained fever and severe condition, despite antibiotic therapy, she concluded.

It's not too late: in Russia, they can't assess the level of commitment to healthy lifestyle

Experts pointed out the lack of a clear methodology, which does not allow us to draw unambiguous conclusions about people's desire to be healthy.

Denis Prokofiev, a general practitioner, said on December 3 that visiting a swimming pool, where they do not require a medical certificate and disregard safety standards, can lead to a person contracting various infections. 360.ru .

Anastasia Kardakova, a periodontist, dentist and expert at REVIXAN, told Izvestia on November 18 that white plaque, sores, bleeding or tooth mobility may be not just a consequence of poor hygiene, but a sign of illness.

According to the expert, a thin plaque on the tongue in the morning is a variant of the norm: it appears due to dryness or leftover food. However, if the plaque is dense, cheesy, accompanied by a burning sensation and an unpleasant odor, this may indicate a fungal infection (oral candidiasis).

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