Background The global burden of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has shown an upsurge in
recent years due to the higher load of immunocompromised patients suffering from various …

Successful solid organ transplantation reflects meticulous attention to the details of
immunosuppression, balancing risks for graft rejection against risks for infection. The “net …

These updated AST‐IDCOP guidelines provide information on epidemiology, diagnosis, and
management of Aspergillus after organ transplantation. Aspergillus is the most common …

The Candida genus comprises opportunistic fungi that can become pathogenic when the
immune system of the host fails. Candida albicans is the most important and prevalent …

Short-term patient and graft outcomes continue to improve after kidney and liver
transplantation, with 1-year survival rates over 80%; however, improving longer-term …

Abstract Species of Scedosporium and Lomentospora are considered as emerging
opportunists, affecting immunosuppressed and otherwise debilitated patients, although …

Fungal pathogens are a growing threat to public health. As human immunodeficiency
becomes increasingly common, fungal infections are becoming more prevalent. The use of …

Patients undergoing treatment with immunosuppressant drugs following solid organ or
hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are at particular risk for development of serious …

Opportunistic fungal pathogens can cause a diverse range of diseases in humans. The
increasing rate of fungal infections caused by strains that are resistant to commonly used …

Invasive fungal infections represent a major challenge in patients who underwent organ
transplantation. Overall, the most common fungal infections in these patients are …