Diagnostic delay in pulmonary blastomycosis: a case series reflecting a referral center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The diagnosis of pulmonary blastomycosis is usually delayed because of its non-specific presentation. We aimed to assess the extent of diagnostic delay in hospitalized patients and detect the step in the diagnostic process that requires the most improvement.

Methods

Adult patients diagnosed with pulmonary blastomycosis during a hospital admission between January 2010 through November 2021 were eligible for inclusion. Patients who did not have pulmonary involvement and who were diagnosed before admission were excluded. Demographics and comorbid conditions, specifics of disease presentation, and interventions were evaluated. The timing of the diagnosis, antifungal treatment, and patient outcomes were noted. Descriptive analytical tests were performed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Tekin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10208673 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature