Author
SUGUI, J - National Instiute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases (NIAID, NIH) | |
Peterson, Stephen | |
ZELAZNY, A - National Institutes Of Health (NIH) | |
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. |