Fungal Infections and More

The conversation explores the mechanisms by which microbes cause disease in humans, again focusing on the stages of entry, colonization, persistence, replication, exit, and evolution. It then examines the host immune defense system's common themes of protection, detection, deployment, elimination/tolerance, and memory.

The podcast hosts also describes the clinical presentation of various infectious diseases caused by fungi, worms, mites, ticks, and mosquitos. Additionally, they provides detailed information on the microbiology, pathophysiology, and immunology of scabies, malaria, cysticercosis, aspergillosis, Candida infections, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Lastly, the discussion highlights the role of economic and social barriers to care in patients' decisions to seek medical attention.