ASPERGILOSE INVASIVA: PREVALÊNCIA E RELEVÂNCIA CLÍNICO-LABORATORIAL

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.36219270910

• Palavras-chave: Atena

• Keywords: Atena

• Abstract:

  Aspergillus is a filamentous,

  thermotolerant and saprobic fungus of

  the respiratory tract and present in most

  environments. Invasive aspergillosis is the

  most aggressive form of Aspergillus infection.

  It is especially affected in immunocompromised

  individuals such as bone marrow or solid organ

  transplant patients or with neoplasia. This

  review aims to discuss, through a literature

  review, the clinical and laboratory aspects of

  aspergillosis as an invasive infection agent. The

  data found indicate that the laboratory diagnosis

  of aspergillosis is based on the demonstration

  of the fungus on direct examination and culture. Voriconazole presents itself as the antifungal drug with the most satisfactory

  therapeutic results. HEPA filters and use of itraconazole may be adopted as preventive

  procedures. Aspergillosis remains a frequent opportunistic fungal infection in individuals

  with immune impairment. Knowledge of clinical and laboratory procedures will allow

  immediate interference with clinical treatment resulting in a full recovery of the patient

  in the restoration of health.

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