We report a fatal infection in a 65-year-old immunocompromised male patient caused by pan-triazole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus containing a TR/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.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9423893 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2809.220517 | DOI Listing |
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