Wilson LAM

Introduction Candidiasis is caused by fungi of the Candida species that encompasses infections ranging from non-life-threatening mucocutaneous disorders to invasive diseases involving any organ system. Candida species represents a common human commensal on the skin and mucous membranes. Such colonisation does not otherwise cause infection in healthy persons unless the host defense mechanisms are impaired. […]

Background and epidemiology Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a potentially fatal demyelinating disease caused by JC virus (JCV), a human double-stranded DNA virus of the polyoma family. Primary infection occurs during late childhood and the infection is usually asymptomatic. More than 85% of adults have detectable antibody to JCV indicating previous exposure. The virus remains […]