Fungal Infections Among Incarcerated Populations

Andrea L. Covington; April N. McDougal

doi:10.1007/s12281-025-00502-1

Fungal Infections Among Incarcerated Populations

Andrea L. Covington, April N. McDougal

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Purpose of Review: This review summarizes current evidence of common and emerging fungal infections among the U.S.-based incarcerated population. The clinical presentations, available diagnostics, therapeutic approaches, and preventative measures are discussed. Recent Findings: There are fungal infections well-documented in correctional facilities such as coccidiomycosis however there is a paucity of literature on many commonly encountered and emerging fungal infections in correctional facilities. Summary: Correctional settings provide unique management challenges. Mitigation and management strategies are available for some niche fungi; however, more research on effective prevention and treatment strategies for these infections among incarcerated populations is needed.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	5
Journal	Current Fungal Infection Reports
Volume	19
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12281-025-00502-1
State	Published - Dec 2025

Keywords

Candida auris
Correctional medicine
Endemic fungi
Fungal infections
Incarcerated persons

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Infectious Diseases

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