Trichosporon species may be associated with urinary tract infections (UTI).
Risk factors for a urinary tract infection associated with a Trichosporon species:
(1) indwelling urinary catheter or other device
(2) intensive care unit
(3) immunosuppression
(4) diabetes mellitus
Factors making UTI caused by Trichosporon asahii difficult to treat:
(1) biofilm formation
(2) hemolysin
(3) antifungal resistance
A fungal culture is how the urinary tract infection would be recognized.
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Specialty: Infectious Diseases
