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ArticleMycoses2025

Invasive Mould Infections in Chronic Granulomatous Disease: A Multicenter Study From Türkiye.

Zeynep Ergenc, Sevgi Bilgic Eltan, Betul Gemici Karaaslan, Ayca Kiykim, Sevgi Aslan Tuncay, Seyhan Yilmaz, Pinar Canizci Erdemli, Aylin Dizi Isik, Burcu Parlak, Mahir Serbes and 7 more

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Article in Mycoses, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Current infectious disease management challenges in inborn errors of immunity.Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials · 2025
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17 authors.

Zeynep ErgencPediatric Infectious Diseases, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4547-6489
Sevgi Bilgic EltanPediatric Allergy and Immunology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Betul Gemici KaraaslanPediatric Allergy and Immunology, Cerrahpaşa University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Ayca KiykimPediatric Allergy and Immunology, Cerrahpaşa University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Sevgi Aslan TuncayPediatric Infectious Diseases, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Seyhan YilmazPediatric Infectious Diseases, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Pinar Canizci ErdemliPediatric Infectious Diseases, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Aylin Dizi IsikPediatric Infectious Diseases, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Burcu ParlakPediatric Infectious Diseases, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Mahir SerbesPediatric Allergy and Immunology, Çukurova University School of Medicine, Adana, Türkiye.
Adilia WarrisPediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6586-3358
Ahmet OzenPediatric Allergy and Immunology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Elif Karakoc-AydinerPediatric Allergy and Immunology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Dilek OzcanPediatric Allergy and Immunology, Çukurova University School of Medicine, Adana, Türkiye.
Haluk CokugrasPediatric Allergy and Immunology, Cerrahpaşa University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Safa BarisPediatric Allergy and Immunology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Eda KepenekliPediatric Infectious Diseases, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) is a rare primary immunodeficiency, predisposing to life-threatening invasive mould infection (IMI). While antifungal prophylaxis has improved outcomes, IMI remains the leading cause of mortality in CGD. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and fungal epidemiology of IMI among CGD patients in Türkiye and explore diagnostic and treatment challenges.

methodsDemographics, clinical characteristics, IMI episodes, diagnostic methods, and antifungal prophylaxis regimens of 72 CGD patients followed at the Division of Paediatric Immunology of Marmara, Cerrahpaşa and Çukurova University School of Medicine, Türkiye between 1991 and 2022 were analysed. IMI episodes were classified as proven, probable, or possible based on the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer/Mycoses Study Group criteria.

resultsOf the patients, 79.1% were male, and 52.8% had autosomal-recessive CGD (AR-CGD). Forty-two IMI episodes were detected in 39 (54.2%) patients, predominantly involving the lungs. Proven IMI accounted for 28.5% of episodes, with Aspergillus fumigatus as the most frequent pathogen. Patients with X-linked CGD experienced earlier IMI onset than AR-CGD (34.0 months (IQR: 18.0-65.5) versus 122.0 months (IQR: 40.25-240.0; p = 0.005)). Presentation with IMI led to the CGD diagnosis in 20 (51.3%) patients, while 19 (48.7%) developed IMI under itraconazole prophylaxis (median: 96.0 months, IQR: 48.0-153.0). Of 13 deaths (18.0%), 84.6% were associated with IMI.

conclusionsOur study highlights the persistently high burden of IMI among CGD patients, despite antifungal prophylaxis. Challenges in diagnosis, including limited access to invasive biopsy and diagnostic modalities, and gaps in prophylactic monitoring, underscore the need for optimised management strategies.

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Granulomatous Disease, ChronicInvasive Fungal InfectionsAdolescentAntifungal AgentsAspergillus fumigatusChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleRetrospective StudiesAntifungal Agentsaspergilluschronic granulomatous diseaseinvasive fungal infectionsitraconazolemycoses

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PMCPMC12225591

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