Objectives: We aimed to identify the frequency and risk factors for disease relapse following cessation of antifungal therapy in CPA. Methods: This retrospective audit at the National Aspergillosis Centre, Manchester, UK assessed outcomes for patients ...
Felix Bongomin+5 more
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Background The preventive effect of laminar air flow (LAF) on aspergillosis has been observed in patients with hematological malignancies. However, the short follow-up period limits the interpretation of study results.
Makoto Iwasaki+6 more
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Revision and Update of the Consensus Definitions of Invasive Fungal Disease From the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) remain important causes of morbidity and mortality. The consensus definitions of the Infectious Diseases Group of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the Mycoses Study Group have ...
Akan, H+64 more
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The incidence of mycotic infections of paranasal sinuses is on the rise. Aspergillosis is the commonest fungal infection involving the nose and paranasal sinuses. This disease has a varied presentation ranging from the allergic form to the more deadly invasive or destructive form.
Nitin M. Nagarkar+4 more
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Disseminated Aspergillosis due to Aspergillus niger in Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report
Invasive aspergillosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Many cases of pulmonary, cutaneous, cerebral, and paranasal sinus aspergillosis in immunocompetent patient were defined in literature but disseminated ...
Ulku Ergene+4 more
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Pulmonary fungal infections in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia: is it the time to revise the radiological diagnostic criteria? [PDF]
The definition of pulmonary fungal infections (PFI) according to the EORTC-MSG criteria may lack diagnostic sensitivity due to the possible presentation of PFI with different radiological pictures.
Ascioglu+19 more
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Cutaneous Aspergilosis Caused by Aspergillus Flavus: A Case Report
Background: Cutaneous aspergillosis occurs relatively less frequent and therefore remains poorly characterized. Cutaneous aspergillosis can be as primary or secondary infection.
Maria Ulfa Sheilaadji+4 more
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Fatal Invasive Aspergillosis and Coronavirus Disease in an Immunocompetent Patient
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis is a complication in critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome, especially those with severe influenza pneumonia.
Marion Blaize+8 more
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Field validation of a dusting cloth for mycological surveillance of surfaces [PDF]
Efficient monitoring of surfaces for spores of filamentous fungi is essential for detecting minor contamination even when air samples test negative for fungi.
Brenier Pinchart, Marie Pierre+6 more
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Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis With Elevated Serum Tumour Marker Levels [PDF]
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis with mucus plugs in the bronchi may present with elevated levels of serum tumour markers as well as multiple nodular shadows on chest x‐rays, requiring differentiation from malignancy. ABSTRACT We present the case of a 56‐year‐old woman diagnosed with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) who showed ...
Ishikawa H+9 more
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