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Fungal infections in transplant and oncology patients.

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Person, AK; Kontoyiannis, DP; Alexander, BD
Published in: Infect Dis Clin North Am
June 2010

Recent shifts in the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) among transplant and oncology populations have led to new recommendations on treatment; however, they have also brought new controversies. New pharmacologic therapies are being studied and guidelines for management of several IFIs have been changed accordingly. More information is being discovered about unique genetic factors that put some transplant recipients at greater risk than others for fungal infection. The role of immunomodulation continues to be investigated, and the delicate balance of maintaining some immune integrity while assuring protection of the graft remains critical. For transplant and oncology patients, the diagnosis and management of IFIs remain challenging, and improving outcomes depends on continued progress in all of these arenas. This article highlights recent advances and important factors to consider when treating transplant and oncology patients with IFIs.

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Published In

Infect Dis Clin North Am

DOI

EISSN

1557-9824

Publication Date

June 2010

Volume

24

Issue

2

Start / End Page

439 / 459

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Organ Transplantation
  • Neoplasms
  • Mycoses
  • Microbiology
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Humans
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • 4202 Epidemiology
 

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Person, A. K., Kontoyiannis, D. P., & Alexander, B. D. (2010). Fungal infections in transplant and oncology patients. Infect Dis Clin North Am, 24(2), 439–459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2010.01.002
Person, Anna K., Dimitrios P. Kontoyiannis, and Barbara D. Alexander. “Fungal infections in transplant and oncology patients.Infect Dis Clin North Am 24, no. 2 (June 2010): 439–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2010.01.002.
Person AK, Kontoyiannis DP, Alexander BD. Fungal infections in transplant and oncology patients. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2010 Jun;24(2):439–59.
Person, Anna K., et al. “Fungal infections in transplant and oncology patients.Infect Dis Clin North Am, vol. 24, no. 2, June 2010, pp. 439–59. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.idc.2010.01.002.
Person AK, Kontoyiannis DP, Alexander BD. Fungal infections in transplant and oncology patients. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2010 Jun;24(2):439–459.
Journal cover image

Published In

Infect Dis Clin North Am

DOI

EISSN

1557-9824

Publication Date

June 2010

Volume

24

Issue

2

Start / End Page

439 / 459

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Organ Transplantation
  • Neoplasms
  • Mycoses
  • Microbiology
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Humans
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • 4202 Epidemiology