Syväsienitautien
Syväsienitaudit, also known as deep fungal infections, are serious infections caused by pathogenic fungi that invade internal organs and tissues of the body. Unlike superficial fungal infections that affect the skin, hair, or nails, deep fungal infections can be life-threatening. These infections are more common in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, organ transplant recipients, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, or individuals on long-term corticosteroid therapy.
The causative agents of deep fungal infections are typically fungi that exist in the environment, such as
Symptoms of deep fungal infections vary depending on the affected organ and the specific fungus. They can