Published in:
01-03-2015 | Review
Host genetics of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections
Authors:
Agnieszka Wójtowicz, Pierre-Yves Bochud
Published in:
Seminars in Immunopathology
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Issue 2/2015
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Abstract
Invasive candidiasis and aspergillosis are major complications in surgical and onco-hematological patients, and still associated with an important morbidity and mortality. A large number of studies highlighted the potential role of host genetic polymorphisms that may influence susceptibility to fungal pathogens, but many were limited by insufficient statistical power, problematic design, and/or lack of replication. However, some relevant polymorphisms are now emerging from well-conducted studies whose associations have been replicated and/or are supported by strong biological evidence. Such polymorphisms together with other biomarkers may play a role in the prediction, diagnosis, and management of severe fungal infections in high-risk patients in the coming years.