Fungal infections in cancer patients: an international autopsy survey.
In an attempt to estimate the frequency of fungal infections among cancer patients, a survey of autopsy examinations was conducted in multiple institutions in Europe, Japan and Canada. Fungal infections were identified most often in leukemic patients and transplant recipients (25% each). Fifty-eight percent of fungal infections were caused by Candida spp. and 30% by Aspergillus spp. There was considerable variability in the frequency of fungal infections in different countries. Nevertheless, this study clearly demonstrates that fungal infections represent a common complication in cancer patients, especially in patients with leukemia.
Bodey
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M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030.
Bueltmann
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Duguid
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Gibbs
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Hanak
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Hotchi
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Mall
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G
Martino
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Meunier
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Milliken
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D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D014943:Global Health; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan / Q000453:epidemiology; D007938:Leukemia / Q000150:complications*; D009181:Mycoses / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D016377:Organ Transplantation