ReviewCureus2023
Challenges in the Management of Invasive Fungal Infections in the Middle East: Expert Opinion to Optimize Management Using a Multidisciplinary Approach.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- A full review of online education resources available on antifungal stewardship.JAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2026Article
- The Iranian National Guideline for Invasive Fungal Infections (IFI) in Hematology-Oncology: An Expert Consensus Report.International journal of hematology-oncology and stem cell research · 2026Review
- Schiff base metal complexes as emerging therapeutics against antimicrobial-resistant skin pathogens.ADMET & DMPK · 2026Review
- Antifungal Agents in the 21st Century: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives.Infectious disease reports · 2025Review
- Synthesis of Chitosan based nanoemulsions and their characterization and antifungal activity toward fungi causing mucormycosis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Candidemia chronicles: Retrospective analysis of candidemia epidemiology, species distribution, and antifungal susceptibility patterns in Bahrain.World journal of virology · 2024Article
- Development of a Multiplex Real-Time PCR Assay for the Simultaneous Detection of Two Fungal Pathogens Causing Pneumonia.Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Structural analogs of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-3-(pyridin-4-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine for targetingFrontiers in chemistry · 2024Article
- Exploring therapeutic avenues: mesenchymal stem/stromal cells and exosomes in confronting enigmatic biofilm-producing fungi.Archives of microbiology · 2023Review
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6 authors at 6 institutions in 7 countries.
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Abstract
Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a significant global healthcare concern among critically ill and immunocompromised patients. In Middle Eastern countries, IFI has been steadily increasing among hospitalized patients in the past two decades. Diagnosis of IFI at an early stage is crucial for efficient management. Invasive fungal infection management is complex and requires the involvement of physicians from different specialties. There are several challenges associated with IFI management in the countries in the Middle East. This review aims to understand the key challenges associated with IFI management in the Middle East, encompassing epidemiology, diagnosis, therapeutic options, and optimizing a multidisciplinary approach. In addition, this review aims to incorporate expert opinions from multidisciplinary fields for optimizing IFI management in different Middle Eastern countries by addressing key decision points throughout the patient's journey. Lack of epidemiological data on fungal infections, slow and poorly sensitive conventional culture-based diagnostic tests, limited availability of biomarker testing, lack of awareness of clinical symptoms of the disease, limited knowledge on fungal infections, lack of local practice guidelines, and complicated disease management are the major challenges associated with IFI diagnosis and management in the Middle Eastern countries. Implementation of a multidisciplinary approach, antifungal stewardship, improved knowledge of fungal infections, the use of rapid diagnostic tests, and enhanced epidemiological research are warranted to lower the IFI burden in the Middle East.
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