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The International Journal of Antmicrobial Agents Volume 33, Issue 2,
Pages
101-192 (February 2009)
Current challenges in the diagnosis and management of invasive fungal
infections: report from the 15th International Symposium on Infections
in
the Immunocompromised Host: Thessaloniki, Greece, 22 25 June 2008 Pages
101-104 Andreas H. Groll, Liz McNeil Grist
ABSRACT
New, aggressive forms of immunosuppression and an increasing population
of
patients at risk provide fertile ground for opportunistic invasive
fungal
infections (IFIs). Particularly challenging is the changing epidemiology
of
IFIs: rare pathogens are now more common and resistant strains are
emerging
among species that are generally considered to be sensitive. Staying one
step ahead of this evolving epidemiology is a major task and some 400
delegates, from 44 countries, learned that although there has been
considerable progress, more is needed.
ARTICLE OUTLINE
1. Epidemiological trends
2. At-risk groups
2.1. The paediatric population
3. Diagnostic methods
4. Treatment challenges
4.1. Treatment in children
5. Antifungal prophylaxis
6. Future treatment options
7. Conclusions
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