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Aspergillosis in Solid Organ Transplantation

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Invasive aspergillosis (IA) occurs in 1–15% of the solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. Mortality rate in transplant recipients with IA historically has ranged from 65% to 92% (1–4). However, currently reported mortality rate in IA among SOT recipients is 22% (5). An estimated 9.3–16.9% of all deaths in transplant recipients in the first year have been considered attributable to IA (6). Although the outcomes have improved in the current era, IA remains a significant posttransplant complication in SOT recipients.

Source: American Journal of Transplantation

DOI: 10.1111/ajt.12115

Authors: N.M. Singh, S. Husain

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Health Network, University of Toronto

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,300