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Orbital Aspergillosis: Voriconazole – The New Standard Treatment
Background/Aim: To describe a case of invasive orbital aspergillosis and evaluate treatments and outcomes. Methods: A case report and review of orbital aspergillosis treatment with voriconazole in the English language literature. Conclusion: Amphotericin
Derek H. Ohlstein+4 more
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Fungi of the genus Aspergillus are widespread in the environment. Some Aspergillus species, most commonly Aspergillus fumigatus, may lead to a variety of allergic reactions and life‐threatening systemic infections in humans. Invasive aspergillosis occurs
C. Paulussen+7 more
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Invasive Mould Infections in Chronic Granulomatous Disease: A Multicenter Study From Türkiye
ABSTRACT Background Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) is a rare primary immunodeficiency, predisposing to life‐threatening invasive mould infection (IMI). While antifungal prophylaxis has improved outcomes, IMI remains the leading cause of mortality in CGD. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and fungal epidemiology of IMI among CGD patients in
Zeynep Ergenc+16 more
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Invasive aspergillosis is a common fungal infection in immunocompromised individuals. Some studies have shown that toll-like receptor and dectin-1 genetic polymorphisms may alter signaling pathways, thus increasing an individual’s susceptibility to ...
Daiane de Oliveira Cunha+6 more
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Influenza-Associated Aspergillosis in Critically Ill Patients.
Invasive aspergillosis is a well-known complication in immunocompromised patients but may also develop in patients with influenza pneumonia. The largest reported series included nine cases of invasive aspergillosis among 40 critically ill patients with ...
F. L. van de Veerdonk+14 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Invasive fungal infections (IFI) are a major clinical challenge, particularly in immunocompromised patients, and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. With the increasing prevalence of immunosuppressive conditions and ageing populations, the incidence of IFI is rising globally.
Robina Aerts+53 more
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Disseminated cerebral aspergillosis complicated by thrombotic microangiopathy
Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a serious condition that can affect almost any organ. Cerebral aspergillosis itself is rapidly fatal without treatment. We report a case of disseminated cerebral IA in a patient exposed to cyclophosphamide, rituximab and ...
Robynn Lester+2 more
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Semiinvasive pulmonary aspergillosis is an indolent form of pulmonary aspergillosis, which is seen mainly in patients who are mildly immunocompromised with underlying chronic lung diseases.
Francisco José Fernández-Fernández+2 more
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Development of an innovative method for the evaluation of fungal contamination of surfaces [PDF]
The objective of this technical report is to compare the ability to capture fungal spores through samples performed with three different methods: Rodac contact plates, cotton pad and a pad prepared with a dusting cloth (DC pads) selected from those ...
D'ALESSANDRO, Daniela+3 more
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