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Review
. 2020 Dec;51(4):1771-1789.
doi: 10.1007/s42770-020-00325-x. Epub 2020 Jul 5.

Update on invasive fungal infections in the Middle Eastern and North African region

Marwan Osman  1 , Aisha Al Bikai  1 , Rayane Rafei  1 , Hassan Mallat  1 , Fouad Dabboussi  1 , Monzer Hamze  2
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Update on invasive fungal infections in the Middle Eastern and North African region

Marwan Osman et al. Braz J Microbiol. 2020 Dec.

Abstract

In the recent years, the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has changed worldwide. This is remarkably noticed with the significant increase in high-risk populations. Although surveillance of such infections is essential, data in the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region remain scarce. In this paper, we reviewed the existing data on the epidemiology of different IFIs in the MENA region. Epidemiological surveillance is crucial to guide optimal healthcare practices. This study can help to guide appropriate interventions and to implement antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control programs in countries.

Keywords: Cryptococcal meningitis; Histoplasmosis; Invasive aspergillosis; Invasive candidiasis; Invasive fungal infections; Mucormycosis; Pneumocystis pneumonia.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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Available estimates of the incidence rate (per 100,000 population) of invasive fungal infections in MENA countries [–22]
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Available estimates of the incidence rate (per 100,000 population) of invasive fungal infections in different countries around the world [–38]
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