Epidemiology of Invasive Fungal Infections in Latin America

The pathogenic role of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has increased during the past two decades in Latin America and worldwide, and the number of patients at risk has risen dramatically. Working habits and leisure activities have also been a focus of attention by public health officials, as endem...

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Published in:Current fungal infection reports 2012-03, Vol.6 (1), p.23-34
Main Authors: Sifuentes-Osornio, Jose, Corzo-León, Dora E., Ponce-de-León, L. Alfredo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Current Management of Fungal Infections (L Ostrosky-Zeichner
Current Management of Fungal Infections (L Ostrosky-Zeichner, Section Editor)
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Occupational Medicine/Industrial Medicine
Pneumology/Respiratory System
Section Editor
Tropical Medicine
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Summary:The pathogenic role of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has increased during the past two decades in Latin America and worldwide, and the number of patients at risk has risen dramatically. Working habits and leisure activities have also been a focus of attention by public health officials, as endemic mycoses have provoked a number of outbreaks. An extensive search of medical literature from Latin America suggests that the incidence of IFIs from both endemic and opportunistic fungi has increased. The increase in endemic mycoses is probably related to population changes (migration, tourism, and increased population growth), whereas the increase in opportunistic mycoses may be associated with the greater number of people at risk. In both cases, the early and appropriate use of diagnostic procedures has improved diagnosis and outcome.
ISSN:1936-3761
1936-377X
DOI:10.1007/s12281-011-0081-7