Prevalence of invasive fungal infections detected at necropsy in a medium-sized hospital: a 15-year review of autopsy findings
dc.contributor.author | Cabezas Quintario, María Antonia | |
dc.contributor.author | Guerrero, Carmen | |
dc.contributor.author | Gómez, Patricia | |
dc.contributor.author | Peréz Fernández, Elia | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2025-01-28T08:16:06Z | |
dc.date.available | 2025-01-28T08:16:06Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2016-03-26 | |
dc.description.abstract | Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) have an increasing importance as a cause of morbidity and mortality in hospital patients, especially long stay patients in critical care units. Methods We reviewed all necropsy records from the years 1999–2013 in the Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón (HUFA), Madrid, and screened retrospectively for the presence of IFIs and underlying, predisposing factors. Results The analysis of 171 autopsies identified 22 patients with IFIs. The prevalence of IFIs slightly increased over time (from 6.3% in 1999 to 20% in 2013) and this increasing prevalence of IFIs was mainly caused by the Aspergillus species. Patients with invasive mechanical ventilation have the highest frequency of IFIs. Conclusion IFIs remain an important cause of mortality difficult to diagnose, thus post-mortem data are indispensable to evaluate its epidemiology. | |
dc.description.abstract | Las micosis invasivas son una causa importante de morbimortalidad en pacientes hospitalizados. Metodología Se hizo una revisión retrospectiva de todos los informes de autopsia del Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Madrid, desde 1999 a 2013, evaluando la presencia de micosis invasivas y factores predisponentes. Resultados Se identificaron 22 pacientes con micosis invasivas de un total de 171 autopsias. La prevalencia ha ido aumentando en el tiempo (del 6,3% en 1999 al 20% en 2013), siendo Aspergillus especies el agente más frecuentemente aislado. Conclusión Las micosis invasivas son difíciles de diagnosticar ante mórtem, por lo que las necropsias siguen siendo una fuente indispensable para evaluar su epidemiología. | |
dc.description.department | Depto. de Medicina Legal, Psiquiatría y Patología | |
dc.description.faculty | Fac. de Medicina | |
dc.description.refereed | TRUE | |
dc.description.status | pub | |
dc.identifier.citation | Cabezas-Quintario MA, Guerrero C, Gomez P, Perez-Fernandez E. Prevalence of invasive fungal infections detected at necropsy in a medium-sized hospital: A 15-year review of autopsy findings. Revista Española de Patología [Internet]. 2016 Apr;49(2):76–80. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.patol.2016.01.007 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.patol.2016.01.007 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1699-8855 | |
dc.identifier.officialurl | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patol.2016.01.007 | |
dc.identifier.relatedurl | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1699885516000507 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/116478 | |
dc.issue.number | 2 | |
dc.journal.title | Revista Española de Patología | |
dc.language.iso | eng | |
dc.page.final | 80 | |
dc.page.initial | 76 | |
dc.publisher | Elsevier | |
dc.rights.accessRights | restricted access | |
dc.subject.cdu | 616.1/.9 | |
dc.subject.keyword | Autopsy | |
dc.subject.keyword | Invasive fungal infection | |
dc.subject.keyword | Epidemiology | |
dc.subject.keyword | Autopsia | |
dc.subject.keyword | Micosis invasiva | |
dc.subject.keyword | Epidemiología | |
dc.subject.ucm | Ciencias Biomédicas | |
dc.subject.ucm | Medicina | |
dc.subject.unesco | 32 Ciencias Médicas | |
dc.subject.unesco | 3207 Patología | |
dc.title | Prevalence of invasive fungal infections detected at necropsy in a medium-sized hospital: a 15-year review of autopsy findings | |
dc.title | Prevalencia de micosis invasivas detectadas en autopsia en 15 años, en un hospital medio | |
dc.type | journal article | |
dc.type.hasVersion | VoR | |
dc.volume.number | 49 | |
dspace.entity.type | Publication |
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