Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an infection caused by Candida species that affects
millions of women every year. Although Candida albicans is the main cause of VVC, the …

Background. The incidence and epidemiology of invasive fungal infections (IFIs), a leading
cause of death among hematopoeitic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients, are derived …

Background. Invasive fungal diseases are important causes of morbidity and mortality.
Clarity and uniformity in defining these infections are important factors in improving the …

Aspergillus species have emerged as an important cause of life-threatening infections in
immunocompromised patients. This expanding population is composed of patients with …

Background Over the past decade, advances have been made in the care of patients
undergoing transplantation. We conducted a study to determine whether these advances …

Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18 (Suppl. 7): 19–37 Abstract This part of the EFISG guidelines
focuses on non‐neutropenic adult patients. Only a few of the numerous recommendations …

Background Patients with neutropenia resulting from chemotherapy for acute myelogenous
leukemia or the myelodysplastic syndrome are at high risk for difficult-to-treat and often fatal …

Real-time PCR has revolutionized the way clinical microbiology laboratories diagnose many
human microbial infections. This testing method combines PCR chemistry with fluorescent …

Soft-tissue infections are common, generally of mild to modest severity, and are easily
treated with a variety of agents. An etiologic diagnosis of simple cellulitis is frequently difficult …

Reports have focused on the emergence of moulds as pathogens in recipients of
hematopoietic stem cell transplants. To review the incidence of and risks for mould …