fusariosis
- noun
- /ˌfjuːzəˈroʊsɪs/
- Specialized
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fusariosis
- The patient was diagnosed with invasive fusariosis, which led to the development of skin lesions.
- invasive fusariosis
- cutaneous fusariosis
- incidence of fusariosis
Examples
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Doctors are concerned about an increase in cases of fusariosis in individuals with weakened immune systems.
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The veterinarian explained that fusariosis can affect both pets and humans, especially through skin contact.
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What was the most common underlying disease among patients with invasive fusariosis in the current study?
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Evaluate trends in the incidence of fusariosis.
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Increased incidence of invasive fusariosis with cutaneous portal of entry, Brazil.
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D. Neutropenia was rare among cases of invasive fusariosis. Which of the following statements regarding the laboratory identification and management of invasive fusariosis in the current study is most accurate?
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D. Neutropenia was rare among cases of invasive fusariosis. Which of the following statements regarding the laboratory identification and management of invasive fusariosis in the current study is most accurate?
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Table: Characteristics of 21 patients with invasive fusariosis in the hematology unit at University Hospital, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2000-2010*
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Our findings may have implications for future research, in particular, determining the environmental reservoirs of Fusarium spp. in the community that promoted the emergence of superficial fusariosis in immunocompetent patients.
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In conclusion, we observed an increase in the incidence of IF in our hematology ward, with a cutaneous portal of entry, and of superficial fusariosis in immunocompetent outpatients.
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Synonyms
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An illness a fungus causes in the body, often on the skin or nails
A skin infection caused by a fungus, often in warm, wet areas under clothing
Surface Forms
Morphology
fusariosis = Fusarium (semi-transparent) = fusario + osis
Formed from the genus name 'Fusarium' + the disease-forming suffix '-osis'; the relation is clear to those familiar with scientific/medical naming but may be opaque to general learners.
Etymology
Fusariosis comes from the name of the fungus Fusarium, which comes from the Latin fusus, meaning 'spindle', a long thin object. The ending -osis means 'disease', so fusariosis is the infection by Fusarium that can affect the skin, eyes, or nails in people or animals.