[Severe liver disease combined by fungal infection]

Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi. 2020 Jul 20;28(7):548-552. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501113-20200704-00370.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Fungal infection complicated in patients with severe liver disease is not only an important predisposing factor bringing liver failure in patients, but also one of the important causes for the aggravation of the disease and even death. However, its clinical manifestations are not specific, and thereby easily leading to be undiagnosed. Therefore, early screening, and standardized treatment are very important to improve the prognosis.

重症肝病合并真菌感染不仅是导致患者肝功能衰竭的重要诱发因素,也是导致病情加重、甚至死亡的重要原因之一。但其临床表现不特异,容易导致漏诊。及早甄别,规范治疗,对改善预后很重要。.

Keywords: Diagnosis; End-stage liver disease; Fungi; Infection; Treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases* / complications
  • Mycoses* / complications
  • Mycoses* / diagnosis
  • Prognosis