Epidemiology of Invasive Fungal Disease by Aspergillus in a University Hospital in Santiago – Chile, During the Period 2005–2015
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2017
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This retrospective study analyzes invasive fungal disease (IFD) caused by *Aspergillus* in hospitalized adults at a Chilean center from 2005 to 2015. A total of 67 cases were identified, with an incidence of 2.53 per 10,000 discharges. The majority of cases were caused by *A. fumigatus* (42%), and most patients were male (55%) with a mean age of 51 years. Hematological conditions were present in 57% of patients, and 37% had neutropenia. Pulmonary involvement was the most common clinical presentation (73%). The mortality rate at 30 days was 39%. The findings align with global trends in vulnerable populations, highlighting the need for further epidemiological data to better understand *Aspergillus* infections in Chile.
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Session: 44. Clinical Mycology Thursday, October 5, 2017