Unveiling the Hungarian landscape of laboratory and clinical management capacities for invasive fungal infections: navigating the frontlines against fungal menaces.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antifungal diagnostic capacity has been documented in various countries, there is a lack of comprehensive research on clinical mycology diagnostics and treatment in Hungary.

Methods

We conducted an online survey encompassing questions that explored various aspects of the mycology diagnostic and antifungal therapy-related information. The survey aimed to gather details about institutional profiles, perceptions of invasive fungal infections (IFIs), and access to microscopy, culture, serology, antigen detection, molecular testing, and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Results

As of May 2023, a total of 17 institutions responded to the questionnaire. Seven participants categorized the institutional incidence of IFI as 'very low', four as 'low', and six as 'mild'. Th

SUBMITTER: Kovacs R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10729621 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature