#495 Fungal Infections -Histo/Blasto/Cocci with Dr. Andrej Spec
Why we need to stop calling them “endemic” mycoses & more fungi fun!
Feeling muddled about endemic mycoses? We tackle the clinical presentation of diseases like histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, and coccidioidomycosis, the importance of testing, and how to diagnose fungal infections with our esteemed guest Dr. Andrej Spec, MD!
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Show Segments
- Introduction and icebreaker, Fish Club?! 00:00
- Case 1 from Kashlak 07:27
- Diagnostic framework for dimorphic fungi 11:58
- Imaging presentations for fungal pneumonia, diagnostic schemas 18:23
- Testing options 27:48
- Treatment options 35:44
- Dimorphic Fungi Mnemonics 45:50
- Retail testing for mold 48:47
- Case 2 from Kashlak 56: 42
- Takeaways and Conclusions 1:05:19
Credits
- Producer, Writer, Show Notes: Beth “Garbs” Gasperlin MD
- Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani
- Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Gasperlin MD
- Reviewer: Leah Witt Gaspard MD
- Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Andrej Spec MD
Disclosures
Dr. Spec reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
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