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Title: Aspergillus tanneri sp. nov, a new pathogenic Aspergillus that causes invasive disease refractory to antifungal therapy

Author
item SUGUI, J - National Instiute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases (NIAID, NIH)
item Peterson, Stephen
item ZELAZNY, A - National Institutes Of Health (NIH)
item KWON-CHUNG, K - National Instiute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases (NIAID, NIH)

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/28/2012
Publication Date: 1/28/2012
Citation: Sugui, J.A., Peterson, S.W., Zelazny, A.M., Kwon-Chung, K.J. 2012. Aspergillus tanneri sp. nov, a new pathogenic Aspergillus that causes invasive disease refractory to antifungal therapy. 5th Advances Against Aspergillosis Conference.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This is the first report documenting fatal invasive aspergillosis caused by a new pathogenic Aspergillus species that is inherently resistant to antifungal drugs. Phenotypic characteristics of A. tanneri combined with the molecular approach enabled diagnosis of this new pathogen. This study underscores the importance of fungal diagnosis at the species level in order for appropriate patient management.