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Regardless of the mechanism by which the mycotic aneurysm forms, theories suggest that septic emboli lodge into the vasculature that supplies the aortic walls, also known as the vasa vasorum.

Robert Tauxe, deputy director of CDC's Division of Foodborne, Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases.

While it is extremely rare for those who work in the intensive care unit (ICU) to care for such patients, it is essential for health care professionals to recognize this disease in order to make a rapid diagnosis to prevent complications, such as mycotic aneurysm.

Amazingly, even though hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific articles, the Merck Manual (5), and Mayo Laboratories (6) all document common problems due to systemic mycoses, many medical practitioners 'do not believe in them,' will not test for them, and will not treat them, while some others treat mycotic infections for too short of period of time to be effective (7).

"Ethno-pharmacological studies of the Aztec and Maya cultures have reported the use of decoctions of avocado seeds for the treatment of mycotic and parasitic infections, diabetes, inflammation, and gastrointestinal irregularity," they write.

Who can recall the last time a CDC advisory was issued to report the isolation of a nosocomial mycotic infection?

Nystatin is indicated for the treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic fungal infections of the skin.

Exposure to mercury may cause skin rashes, skin discoloration and scarring, reduce skin's resistance to bacterial and mycotic disorders, and cause damage to the brain, nervous system and kidneys, the group said.

Mycotic aneurysm is rare; however, the disease is severe and develops rapidly.