Differences in Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Mold Fungemia

Author(s): Stewart, AG; Laupland, KB; Edwards, F; Chen, SCA; Slavin, MA;
Details: Publication Year 2026-01,Volume 13,Issue #1,Page ofaf793
Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Publication Type: Research article
Abstract: Mold bloodstream infections are rare but highly fatal, especially with Lomentospora prolificans and Scedosporium spp. Among 84 episodes over 20 years, the 30-day mortality rate was 38%. Cancer, intensive care unit admission, and healthcare-onset infection were linked to increased mortality rates, highlighting the need for early detection and better management strategies.
Keywords: antifungal resistance; bloodstream infection; mold; mortality
Department(s): Infectious Diseases
Publisher's Version: https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaf793
Open Access at Publisher's Site: https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaf793
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