The changing epidemiology of fungal infections.
Author:
Lass-Flörl C, Steixner S.
Date: 5 October 2023
Abstract:
Invasive fungal diseases are common complications in critically ill patients and in those with significant underlying imbalanced immune systems. Fungal co-, and/or super-infections are emerging and have become a rising concern within the last few years. In Europe, cases of candidiasis and aspergillosis dominate, followed by mucormycosis in India. Epidemiological studies show an increasing trend in the incidence of all three entities. Parallel to this, a shift within the underlying fungal pathogens is observed. More non-albicans Candida infections and aspergillosis with cryptic species are on the rise; cryptic species may cover intrinsic resistance to azoles and other antifungal drugs. The recent COVID-19 pandemic led to a significantly increasing incidence of invasive fungal diseases among hospitalized patients.
Keywords: Aspergillosis; Candidiasis; Epidemiology; Invasive fungal disease; Mucormycosis; Rare fungi.
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