Detection of cryptic species of Aspergillus with reduced susceptibility to antifungal agents in hospitals

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Authors

Brandão, João

Abstract(s)

Invasive aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus spp. affecting mainly the immunocompromised. The mortality rate may reach 85%. Aspergillus identification should be based on molecular methods as there are species morphologically similar but distinct at the molecular level (cryptic species), with variable antifungal susceptibility profiles.

Description

Resumo da comunicação publicado em: Saúde em Números Portugal.

Keywords

Aspergillus Cryptic Species Hospital Environment Nosocomial Infections Antifungal Resistence Infeções Nosocomiais Infecções Sistémicas e Zoonoses

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/3354

Citation

Saúde em Números Portugal. 2015; 3:13 (Resumos do IV CNSP)

Collections

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