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Meeting the challenges of an emerging pathogen: the Henry schueler 41 foundation international forum on mucormycosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22247440     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Invasive mucormycosis comprises a group of uncommon but emerging life-threatening pulmonary, sinal, rhinocerebral, and disseminated infections, which cause debilitating morbidity and severe mortality in our most vulnerable pediatric and adult immunocompromised patients. While important advances are being achieved in understanding the epidemiology, molecular taxonomy, pathogenesis, pharmacology, host defenses, and microbiology of these infections, there are critical needs for improving these approaches for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This supplement is dedicated to the memory and courage of Hank Schueler, who fought valiantly against this infection. It provides a comprehensive resource for current approaches to management of this infection and also reviews the key advances against invasive mucormycosis.
Authors:
Thomas J Walsh; Bruce E Bloom; Dimitrios P Kontoyiannis
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America     Volume:  54 Suppl 1     ISSN:  1537-6591     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin. Infect. Dis.     Publication Date:  2012 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-01-16     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9203213     Medline TA:  Clin Infect Dis     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S1-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Transplantation-Oncology Infectious Diseases Program, Weill Cornell University Medical Center, New York.
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