Aspergillus species are capable of causing both invasive disease and chronic infections in immunocompromised patients or those with preexisting lung conditions. Aspergillus fumigatus is the most commonly cultured species, and there is increasing concern regarding resistance to the azoles, which are the mainstays of antifungal therapy against aspergillosis. We evaluated the species distribution and susceptibility profiles of isolates within Aspergillus section Fumigati in the United States over a 52-month period.
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