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geotrichosis
Etiology:
- opportunisic infection with Geotrichum candidum
Epidemiology:
- component of normal oral flora & intestinal flora in humans
Pathology:
- presents as thrush [3]
Management:
- treated as oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush) [3]
General
mycosis; fungal infection
opportunistic infection
References
- Wikipdedia: Geotrichosis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geotrichosis
- Merk Veternary Manual
Geotrichois
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/generalized_conditions/fungal_infections_mycoses/geotrichosis.html
- Bonifaz A, Vazquez-Gonzalez D, Macias B et al
Oral geotrichosis: report of 12 cases.
J Oral Sci. 2010 Sep;52(3):477-83
PMID: 20881343