Strengthening Fungal Infection Diagnosis and Treatment: An In-depth Analysis of Capabilities in Honduras
This study highlights significant gaps in the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities for managing IFI in Honduras. The underutilization of basic diagnostic tools, the inaccessibility of advanced testing methods, and the limited availability of essential antifungal medications underscore the urgent need for capacity-building initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and policy reforms. Addressing these deficiencies is critical for enhancing the management of IFI in Honduras, with broader implications for similar LMIC settings. These findings can inform targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve outcomes for patients with IFI.
Authors
- Bryan Ortíz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8328-244X)
- Gustavo Fontecha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9756-4520)
- Jon Salmanton‐García (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6766-8297)
- Oliver A. Cornely (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9599-3137)
- Karla Torres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8588-4524)
- Diana Varela
Institutions
- National Autonomous University of Honduras (HN)
- University of Cologne (DE)
- Düsseldorf University Hospital (DE)
- Integrated Oncology (United States) (US)
- German Center for Infection Research (DE)
- Centro Universitario de Occidente (GT)
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging Associated Diseases (DE)
- University Hospital Cologne (DE)
- Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Open Forum Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2024-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofae578
- Citations
- 11
- Primary Topic
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.28