Recognition of Azole-Resistant Aspergillosis by Physicians Specializing in Infectious Diseases, United States

Abstract

Infections caused by pan–azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus strains have emerged in Europe and recently in the United States. Physicians specializing in infectious diseases reported observing pan–azole-resistant infections and low rates of susceptibility testing, suggesting the need for wider-scale testing.

Keywords

• Aspergillus fumigatus
• aspergillosis
• azole
• pan-azole resistance
• Cyp51A gene
• voriconazole