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An Update on Breakthrough Invasive Mold Infections

Published inMycopathologia, vol. 189, no. 4, 56
Publication date2024-08
First online date2024-06-13
Abstract

The incidence of breakthrough mold infections (bIMI) has been increasing, due to routine administration of broad-spectrum antifungal prophylaxis and an increasing pool of high-risk patient populations, with fungi more challenging to treat, resulting in a sustained high mortality, despite progress in diagnostic and therapeutic options. Pharmacokinetics of antifungal drugs, fungal, and host, including genetic, factors play a role in the emergence of bIMI. Suggested therapeutic approaches have included change of antifungal class treatment, with amphotericin-B products predominating as first-line empirical treatment and switching from one broad-spectrum azole to another remaining the most frequently used treatment modalities. Future perspectives include determining individual susceptibility to IMI to tailor prophylaxis and treatment strategies, improved diagnostic tests, and the introduction of new antifungal agents that may reduce morbidity and mortality caused by bIMI.

Keywords
  • Breakthrough fungal infections
  • Breakthrough mold infections
  • Posaconazole
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PORTILLO TUNON, Vera, NEOFYTOS, Dionysios. An Update on Breakthrough Invasive Mold Infections. In: Mycopathologia, 2024, vol. 189, n° 4, p. 56. doi: 10.1007/s11046-024-00864-z
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