Purpose of Review <p>This review summarizes current evidence of common and emerging fungal infections among the U.S.-based incarcerated population. The clinical presentations, available diagnostics, therapeutic approaches, and preventative measures are discussed.</p> Recent Findings <p>There are fungal infections well-documented in correctional facilities such as coccidiomycosis however there is a paucity of literature on many commonly encountered and emerging fungal infections in correctional facilities.</p> Summary <p>Correctional settings provide unique management challenges. Mitigation and management strategies are available for some niche fungi; however, more research on effective prevention and treatment strategies for these infections among incarcerated populations is needed.</p>

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Fungal Infections Among Incarcerated Populations

  • Andrea L. Covington,
  • April N. McDougal

摘要

Purpose of Review

This review summarizes current evidence of common and emerging fungal infections among the U.S.-based incarcerated population. The clinical presentations, available diagnostics, therapeutic approaches, and preventative measures are discussed.

Recent Findings

There are fungal infections well-documented in correctional facilities such as coccidiomycosis however there is a paucity of literature on many commonly encountered and emerging fungal infections in correctional facilities.

Summary

Correctional settings provide unique management challenges. Mitigation and management strategies are available for some niche fungi; however, more research on effective prevention and treatment strategies for these infections among incarcerated populations is needed.