Fatal Fungicide-Associated Triazole-Resistant <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i> Infection, Pennsylvania, USA
Kennedy Bradley, Audrey Le-Mahajan, Beth Morris, Tiina Peritz, Tom Chiller, Kaitlin Forsberg, Natalie S. Nunnally, Shawn R. Lockhart, Jeremy A.W. Gold, Jane M. Gould
Abstract
/L98H genetic mutation linked to agricultural fungicide use. Clinical and environmental surveillance of triazole-resistant A. fumigatus is needed in the United States to prevent spread and guide healthcare and agricultural practices.
Topics & Concepts
Aspergillus fumigatusFungicideTriazoleAspergillosisAspergillusBiologyMicrobiologyMedicineBotanyChemistryOrganic chemistryAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityFungal Infections and StudiesFungal Plant Pathogen Control