학술논문

Global guideline for the diagnosis and management of the endemic mycoses: an initiative of the European Confederation of Medical Mycology in cooperation with the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology
Document Type
article
Source
The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 21(12)
Subject
Infectious Diseases
Prevention
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Vaccine Related
Biodefense
Infection
Good Health and Well Being
Animals
Clinical Decision-Making
Consensus
Endemic Diseases
Europe
Global Health
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
International Cooperation
Mycoses
Risk Factors
Clinical Sciences
Medical Microbiology
Public Health and Health Services
Microbiology
Language
Abstract
The global burden of the endemic mycoses (blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, emergomycosis, histoplasmosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, sporotrichosis, and talaromycosis) continues to rise yearly and these infectious diseases remain a leading cause of patient morbidity and mortality worldwide. Management of the associated pathogens requires a thorough understanding of the epidemiology, risk factors, diagnostic methods and performance characteristics in different patient populations, and treatment options unique to each infection. Guidance on the management of these infections has the potential to improve prognosis. The recommendations outlined in this Review are part of the "One World, One Guideline" initiative of the European Confederation of Medical Mycology. Experts from 23 countries contributed to the development of these guidelines. The aim of this Review is to provide an up-to-date consensus and practical guidance in clinical decision making, by engaging physicians and scientists involved in various aspects of clinical management.