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Detection of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Haematological Malignancy Patients by using Lateral-flow Technology
Published on: March 22, 2012
A prospective international Aspergillus terreus survey: an EFISG, ISHAM and ECMM joint study
B Risslegger1, T Zoran1, M Lackner1
1Division of Hygiene and Medical Microbiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Objectives:
A prospective international multicentre surveillance study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and amphotericin B susceptibility of Aspergillus terreus species complex infections.
Methods:
A total of 370 cases from 21 countries were evaluated.
Results:
The overall prevalence of A. terreus species complex among the investigated patients with mould-positive cultures was 5.2% (370/7116). Amphotericin B MICs ranged from 0.125 to 32 mg/L, (median 8 mg/L).
Conclusions:
Aspergillus terreus species complex infections cause a wide spectrum of aspergillosis and the majority of cryptic species display high amphotericin B MICs.
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