Authors
Nikola Pantić, Aleksandra Barać, Vasilika Mano, Amela Dedeić-Ljubović, Ivan Malkodanski, Ozren Jaksić, Despoina Gkentzi, Mirjana Mitrović, Oxana Munteanu, Dijana Šišević, Zlate Stojanoski, Oana Popescu, Jelena Todorović, Oliver A Cornely, Jon Salmanton-García, Irina-Magdalena Dumitru, Angeliki Stathi, Charalampos Mandros, Maja Travar, Danica Milobratović, Paraskevi Mantzana, Mihaela Zaharia, Alen Ostojić, Athanasios Chatzimsochou, Marija Tonkić, Suzana Otašević, Danijela Jovanović, Nikola Vukosavljević, Suzana Bukovski, Ivva Philipova, Vlad Jeni Laura, Aleksandar Savić, Mihaela Lupse, Arbune Manuela, Diana Dimova, Sabina Cviljević, Maria Orfanidou, Elisabeth Paramythiotou, Cristina Alexandra Cheran, Konstantina Gartzonika, Miha Skvarc, Lidiya Nikolcheva-Todorova, Tsvetelina Velikova, Maria Panopoulou, Nijaz Tihic, Tamara Bibić, Viktorija Tomic, Serban Elena Daniela, Krasimir Donchev, Floredana Sular, Ruxandra Moroti, Lăzureanu Elena Voichiţa, Toni Valković, Sofija Maraki
Publication date
2024/8/1
Journal
Journal of Infection and Public Health
Volume
17
Issue
8
Pages
102493
Publisher
Elsevier
Description
Background
In the Balkans, rising concerns about invasive fungal infections over the past decade stem from various factors. Primarily, there has been a notable uptick in immunocompromised individuals, including those with chronic illnesses like immunological and hematological diseases. Thus, it is essential to assess the region's laboratory capabilities and the availability of antifungals. This evaluation is vital for gauging the preparedness to diagnose and treat fungal infections effectively, thus minimizing their public health impact.
Methods
Data were collected via an online questionnaire targeting healthcare professionals specializing in relevant fields across diverse healthcare settings in Balkan countries. The survey covered various aspects, including diagnostic methods, imaging techniques, and available antifungal armamentarium.
Results
Responses were obtained from 50 institutions across the Balkans. While …
Scholar articles
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