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<p>The most common invasive fungal infection in the United Kingdom is blood stream
infection with yeast, often following surgical interventions. Public Health England
(PHE) has prepared advisory documentation for national dissemination and individual
hospital response following recent outbreaks caused by this organism, which can be
viewed at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/candida-auris-emergence-in-england/candida-auris-within-the-united-kingdom-updated-guidance-published"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/candida-auris-emergence-in-england/candida-auris-within-the-united-kingdom-updated-guidance-published</a></p><p>Invasive
mould infections such as invasive aspergillosis are more often seen in patients with
haematological malignancies or those undergoing treatment for them, and it is difficult
to capture absolute data on the incidence of these due to difficulty in definitive
diagnosis.</p><p>Chronic yeast infections are frequently seen in females that have
suffered recurrent bouts of vaginal candidosis (thrush). Estimates suggest that 70%
of women report having had at least one episode whilst 8% have repeated and persistent
infections. Dermatophyte infections, including athletes’ foot are extremely common,
found in about 10% of the adult population at any one time. Scalp and nail infections
with these organisms are more disfiguring and difficult to treat.</p>
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