Research Keyword: breakthrough invasive fungal infections

Breakthrough Invasive Mould Infections Under Posaconazole Prophylaxis in Patients With Haematologic Malignancies: A Case–Control Study

This study examined cases where patients receiving posaconazole to prevent fungal infections still developed serious mould infections despite the medication. Researchers compared 29 patients who developed these breakthrough infections with 46 control patients who did not. They found that over half of patients with breakthrough infections died, compared to only 20% of controls, and that surgical treatment significantly improved survival for certain types of fungal infections.

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Brazilian task force for the management of mucormycosis

Mucormycosis is a serious fungal infection that has become more common in Brazil, especially during COVID-19. This medical emergency requires rapid diagnosis through imaging and tissue sampling, combined with aggressive treatment including antifungal medications and surgery to remove infected tissue. The Brazilian government has made these powerful antifungal drugs more available to improve patient survival and reduce the severe complications of this dangerous infection.

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