Table 2.
Sites of invasive fungal infection in 200 patients with AML
| Sites | Number (%) | IFI as per EORTC criteria | Organism/antigen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lungs alone | 42 (79.2%) | Probable—13; Possible—29 | GM + in 13 |
| GIT | 4 (7.5%) | Probable—2; Possible—2 | GM + in 2 |
| Sinuses | 2 (3.8%) | Probable—2 | GM + in 2 |
| Emperic | 3 (5.7%) | Possible—3 | |
| Skin | 1 (1.9%) | Possible—1 | |
| Blood | 1 (1.9%) | Proven—1 | Candida tropicalis |