Common Name(s):
Invasive Mold Infection
Alternative Names & Classifications:
Hyalohyphomycotic Infection (CLINICAL)
Description
This classification encompasses multiple rare molds, such as Acremonium and Paecilomyces, that attack severely immunocompromised patients. These highly invasive organisms aggressively infiltrate blood vessels, causing widespread tissue infarction and disseminating rapidly throughout the body.