The Dominican Society for Infectious Diseases warned the public about the high cost of treating Candidiasis, the skin fungi that can be picked up in intensive care units. Dr. Rita Rojas, for the medical society, told reporters from El Nacional newspaper that the cost of treatment could reach RD$25,000 per day.
The fungal infection occurs when there are irritants such as heat, humidity or friction of two skin surfaces. Dr. Rojas says the spread of the fungi is common and alerted that invasive Candidiasis is very dangerous and can be fatal without treatment. This sort of event can occur after abdominal surgery, and in patients with kidney or lung issues who receive immune-suppressants or drugs that compromise their immune system.
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El Nacional
Sociedad Dominicana de Infectologia
8 July 2019