COVID-19 era shifted fungal infection patterns in transplant patients, study finds

NCT ID NCT06900114

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked back at medical records of 60 adults with blood cancers who had a stem cell transplant and later developed a rare fungal infection called mucormycosis. Researchers compared cases before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to see how the virus, new diagnostic tools, and treatments affected the infection's frequency, diagnosis, and outcomes. The goal is to improve future care for these high-risk patients.

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Locations

  • Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Tianjin, China

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