Update on invasive fungal infections in the Middle Eastern and North African region

In the recent years, the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has changed worldwide. This is remarkably noticed with the significant increase in high-risk populations. Although surveillance of such infections is essential, data in the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region remai...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of microbiology 2020-12, Vol.51 (4), p.1771-1789
Main Authors: Osman, Marwan, Al Bikai, Aisha, Rafei, Rayane, Mallat, Hassan, Dabboussi, Fouad, Hamze, Monzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Clinical Microbiology - Review
Food Microbiology
Life Sciences
Medical Microbiology
Microbial Ecology
Microbial Genetics and Genomics
Microbiology
Mycology
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Summary:In the recent years, the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has changed worldwide. This is remarkably noticed with the significant increase in high-risk populations. Although surveillance of such infections is essential, data in the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region remain scarce. In this paper, we reviewed the existing data on the epidemiology of different IFIs in the MENA region. Epidemiological surveillance is crucial to guide optimal healthcare practices. This study can help to guide appropriate interventions and to implement antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control programs in countries.
ISSN:1517-8382
1678-4405
DOI:10.1007/s42770-020-00325-x