Emergomycosis

Emergomycosis – an emerging mycosis

Emergomycosis is a systemic fungal mycosis caused by a novel dimorphic fungi called Emergomyces species. It is mainly seen in immunocompromised patients. The first case of Emergomycosis was identified in 1994 in Italy; however, the fungus was described in 1998. Disseminated Emergomycosis observed a case fatality rate of 48%. These fungi were initially classified as […]