Epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis and clinical aspects of fungal pulmonary infections in 384 patients hospitalized in pulmonary units in Guilan province, Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The respiratory tract is the most common site for developing fungal infections. People who have a weakened immune system are more susceptible to respiratory system involvement with fungi. Fungal infections of the respiratory tract are largely unrecognized and their true burden is elusive. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to evaluate the clinical spectrum, demographic characteristics, risk factors, and etiology of fungal respiratory infections in 384 patients hospitalized in pulmonary units of Razi hospital, Guilan province, Iran.

Materials and methods

A total of 384 lung specimens (192 Bronchoalveolar lavages (BAL) and 192 sputa) were obtained from patients who met the inclusion criteria. All samples were analyzed by direct microscopy and

SUBMITTER: Rafat Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7502145 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature