Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus; its primary habitat is the soil. In its ecological
niche, the fungus has learned how to adapt and proliferate in hostile environments. This …

Aspergillosis refers to a spectrum of illness that is dependent on host factors and the
immunologic response. Noninvasive forms include allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis …

The epidemiology of invasive candidiasis has evolved in recent years, warranting a review
of the changes and the implications for current and future diagnosis and treatment. The …

Despite the medical advances and interventions to improve the quality of life of those in
intensive care, people with cancer or severely immunocompromised or other susceptible …

Abstract The European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, the
European Confederation of Medical Mycology and the European Respiratory Society Joint …

Mucormycosis is an infection caused by a group of filamentous molds within the order
Mucorales. Infections may result from ingestion of contaminated food, inhalation of spores …

Invasive fungal infections (IFI) are an emerging problem worldwide with invasive candidiasis
and candidemia responsible for the majority of cases. This is predominantly driven by the …

Only five species account for 92% of cases of candidemia (C andida albicans, C. glabrata,
C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, and C. krusei); however, their distribution varies in population …

Infectious diseases are important causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer.
The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Prevention and …

Mucormycosis is an emerging angioinvasive infection caused by the ubiquitous filamentous
fungi of the Mucorales order of the class of Zygomycetes. Mucormycosis has emerged as the …