Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Infections in Lung Transplant Recipients

Overview

Journal Pathogens

Date 2023 May 27

PMID 37242364

Authors

Jesus E Escamilla

Spenser E January

Rodrigo Vazquez Guillamet

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Abstract

Fungal infections are a significant source of morbidity in the lung transplant population via direct allograft damage and predisposing patients to the development of chronic lung allograft dysfunction. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are imperative to limit allograft damage. This review article discusses incidence, risk factors, and symptoms with a specific focus on diagnostic and treatment strategies in the lung transplant population for fungal infections caused by , , , , , , , and . Evidence for the use of newer triazole and inhaled antifungals to treat isolated pulmonary fungal infections in lung transplant recipients is also discussed.

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PMID: 37751964 PMC: 10583980. DOI: 10.4285/kjt.23.0043.

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