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Estimated burden of fungal infections in Sweden

Volkan Özenci1,2, Lena Klingspor1, Måns Ullberg2

  • 1Division of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.

Mycoses
|August 4, 2019
PubMed

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Fungal infections significantly impact Sweden, affecting 17% of the population annually. This study highlights the high burden of both superficial and serious fungal diseases, necessitating further research into their impact.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Fungal infections pose a significant global health challenge.
  • Estimating the burden of fungal diseases is crucial for public health planning.
  • Data on the epidemiology of fungal infections in Sweden is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the annual burden of fungal infections in Sweden for the year 2016.
  • To quantify the incidence and prevalence of various fungal diseases.
  • To provide data for future studies on morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Swedish national data registries for population and disease data.
  • Calculated annual incidence and prevalence based on epidemiological studies.
  • Retrieved specific infection data from Karolinska University Laboratory, covering 25% of the population.

Main Results:

  • The overall burden of fungal infections in Sweden was estimated at 1,713,385 cases (17,142/100,000), affecting 17% of the population.
  • Superficial fungal infections accounted for 1,429,307 cases, while serious fungal infections affected 284,174 individuals.
  • Specific conditions included recurrent Candida vulvovaginitis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, invasive aspergillosis, candidemia, and Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.

Conclusions:

  • Fungal infections represent a substantial public health issue in Sweden.
  • The estimated burden underscores the need for further investigation into clinical and economic impacts.
  • Comprehensive data collection is essential for effective management and prevention strategies.
Keywords:
epidemiologyfungal infections

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