Table 3.
Characteristics of Invasive Fungal Infections
| EORTC/MSG Classification | Total (%) |
|---|---|
|
| |
| “Proven” fungal disease | 16 |
| Method of Diagnosis | |
| Culture only | 3 (19) |
| Histology only | 4 (25) |
| Histology and culture | 9 (50) |
| Antifungal Therapy at Diagnosis | 4 (25) |
| Fungal Species (n) | Aspergillus species (12)* |
| Cryptococcus neoformans (2) | |
| Coccidioides immitis (1) | |
|
| |
| “Probable” fungal disease | 1 |
|
| |
| Method of Diagnosis | |
| Culture only (nonsterile site) | 1 (100) |
| Antifungal Therapy at Diagnosis | 0 |
| Fungal Species (n) | Aspergillus fumigatus(1) |
|
| |
| “Possible” fungal disease | 3 |
|
| |
| Method of Diagnosis | |
| Clinical manifestation | 3 (100) |
| Antifungal Therapy at Diagnosis | 2 (67) |
*
Includes (n): A. fumigatus (10), A. nidulans (1), A. terreus (1)