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  • Title: [Fungal infections in 100 patients subjected to heart transplantation].
    Author: Uip DE, Amato Neto V, Varejão Strabelli TM, Alcides Bocchi E, Fiorelli A, Stolf N, Bellotti G, Pileggi F, Jatene AD.
    Journal: Arq Bras Cardiol; 1996 Feb; 66(2):65-7. PubMed ID: 8734861.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To evaluate prevalence, causes, clinical aspects, topography and deaths due to fungal infections diagnosed in a series of patients submitted to heart transplantation. METHODS: 100 consecutive patients submitted to heart transplantation were studied. Follow-up was three to 90 (mean 25.38 +/- 25.97) months. Fungal infections were diagnosed by the Centers for Disease Control criteria. RESULTS: Forty seven fungal infections were found, with three deaths caused mainly by fungal infection. The most common infection in this series was oral infection by Candida albicans, Acremonium sp, Aspergillus sp, Candida tropicalis, Histoplasma capsulatum and Pneumocystis carinii were also responsible for infections in this patient population. CONCLUSION: Fungal infections caused three deaths in this series, and were responsible for increased morbidity. The authors suggest prophylactic and therapeutic recommendations.
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