Clinical Infectious Diseases: Open Access

Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Invasive Fungal Diseases: A Comprehensive Review
  Author(s): Sandra Soriano*
  
  Invasive Fungal Diseases (IFDs) represent a significant burden on global healthcare systems, posing substantial challenges in diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Fungi, ubiquitous in nature, can become opportunistic pathogens, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems. IFDs have been on the rise in recent decades, primarily due to the increasing number of immunocompromised patients, such as those with HIV/AIDS, cancer undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients and individuals receiving prolonged corticosteroid therapy. Additionally, advances in medical technology, including invasive procedures and broad-spectrum antimicrobial use, contribute to the growing incidence of IFDs. Geographically, the prevalence of specific fungal pathogens varies. Candida species are the most common cause of IFDs worldwide, with Candida albicans being t.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4559.2024.8.249

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