Systemic fungal infections are relatively uncommon but can be deadly. There are two general types - those that occur in people with normal immune systems who are in good health, and those that only occur in the immunocompromised or seriously ill. The first type of fungi are called primary pathogenic fungi; the second opportunistic fungi. Within each group a number of different fungal species can cause disease. The important causes of fungal disease varies by geography.
This site will focus on fungi that are common in the U.S. Many fungi rarely cause invasive disease. I will not discuss fungi that only infect skin, hair or nails (dermatophytes).
Dr. Kirkland has a great deal of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections as well extensive background in fungal research. He is available as an expert witness and as a consultant for biomedical enterprises. His qualifications are listed in his CV Button (above) and on the About page.
Some other useful websites about medically important fungi include
http://www.doctorfungus.org/
http://www.cdc.gov/fungal/index.htmlhttp://www.fungalinfectiontrust.org/fungaldis.html
This site will focus on fungi that are common in the U.S. Many fungi rarely cause invasive disease. I will not discuss fungi that only infect skin, hair or nails (dermatophytes).
Dr. Kirkland has a great deal of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections as well extensive background in fungal research. He is available as an expert witness and as a consultant for biomedical enterprises. His qualifications are listed in his CV Button (above) and on the About page.
Some other useful websites about medically important fungi include
http://www.doctorfungus.org/
http://www.cdc.gov/fungal/index.htmlhttp://www.fungalinfectiontrust.org/fungaldis.html