Detection of cryptic species of Aspergillus with reduced susceptibility to antifungal agents in hospitals

Sabino, Raquel; Viegas, Carla; Veríssimo, Cristina; Carolino, Elisabete; Brandão, João; Parada, Helena; Martins, Carlos; Clemons, Karl V.; Stevens, David A.

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Invasive aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus spp. affecting mainly the immunocompromised. The mortality rate may reach 85%. Aspergillus identification should be based on molecular methods as there are species morphologically similar but distinct at the molecular level (cryptic species), with variable antifungal susceptibility profiles.

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Occupational health Occupational exposure Aspergillus Cryptic species Hospital environment Nosocomial infection Antifungal resistance Systemic infection Zoonose

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Sabino R, Viegas C, Veríssimo C, Carolino E, Brandão J, Simões H, et al. Detection of cryptic species of Aspergillus with reduced susceptibility to antifungal agents in hospitals. In: IV Congresso Nacional de Saúde Pública, 2-3 Outubro 2015. Health by Numbers. 2015;3:13.