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. 2012 Mar;6(1):23-34.
doi: 10.1007/s12281-011-0081-7. Epub 2012 Jan 5.

Epidemiology of Invasive Fungal Infections in Latin America

Jose Sifuentes-Osornio, Dora E Corzo-León, L Alfredo Ponce-de-León

Epidemiology of Invasive Fungal Infections in Latin America

Jose Sifuentes-Osornio et al. Curr Fungal Infect Rep. 2012 Mar.

Abstract

The pathogenic role of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has increased during the past two decades in Latin America and worldwide, and the number of patients at risk has risen dramatically. Working habits and leisure activities have also been a focus of attention by public health officials, as endemic mycoses have provoked a number of outbreaks. An extensive search of medical literature from Latin America suggests that the incidence of IFIs from both endemic and opportunistic fungi has increased. The increase in endemic mycoses is probably related to population changes (migration, tourism, and increased population growth), whereas the increase in opportunistic mycoses may be associated with the greater number of people at risk. In both cases, the early and appropriate use of diagnostic procedures has improved diagnosis and outcome.

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Geographic distribution of endemic fungal infections in Latin America
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