Nosocomial Fungal Infections: Epidemiology, Infection Control, and Prevention
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Geehan Suleyman [1] ; George J. Alangaden [2]
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[1] Henry Ford Hospital
Henry Ford Hospital
City of Detroit, Estados Unidos
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[2] Wayne State University
Wayne State University
City of Detroit, Estados Unidos
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- Localización: Infectious disease clinics of North America, ISSN 0891-5520, Vol. 30, Nº. 4, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare, Part II: Epidemiology and Prevention of Infections), págs. 1023-1052
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Invasive fungal infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients and in the immunocompromised population. This article reviews the current epidemiology of nosocomial fungal infections in adult patients, with an emphasis on invasive candidiasis and aspergillosis. Recently published recommendations and guidelines for the control and prevention of these nosocomial fungal infections are summarized in this article.
