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Invasive Fungal Infections in Orthotopic Heart Transplant Patients: Incidence and Risk Factors in the Modern Era

This study examined fungal infections in heart transplant patients at Cleveland Clinic between 2010-2020. Researchers found that about 5% of heart transplant patients developed serious fungal infections, with Candida being the most common culprit. Patients with previous fungal infections, those who needed additional surgeries after transplant, and those requiring life support machines (ECMO) had the highest risk. Heart transplant patients with fungal infections had much worse survival rates, suggesting the need for better prevention strategies using antifungal medications.

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