Differences in Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Mold Fungemia.

Stewart, A. G., Laupland, K. B., Edwards, F., Chen, S. C. A., & Slavin, M. A. (2026). Differences in Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Mold Fungemia.. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 13(1), ofaf793.

Abstract

Mold bloodstream infections are rare but highly fatal, especially with Lomentospora prolificans and Scedosporium spp. Among 84 episodes over 20 years, the 30-day mortality rate was 38%. Cancer, intensive care unit admission, and healthcare-onset infection were linked to increased mortality rates, highlighting the need for early detection and better management strategies.

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