Fungiscope - ISHAM
Fungiscope - ISHAM
Fungiscope - ISHAM
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Initiation of an analysis of combination treatment with liposomal Amphotericin B plus<br />
posaconazole for mucormycosis infections in co-operation with the SEIFEM study group<br />
(Prof. Livio Pagano, Rome, Italy)<br />
Agreement with the ECMM signed to use the <strong>Fungiscope</strong> clinical database for<br />
conducting the ECMM TriReg Study on Trichosporon spp. infections<br />
Database restructuring including:<br />
o Re-evaluation of all cases with respect to infection vs. colonization<br />
o Harmonizing different wording used for documentation<br />
o Structural adjustments facilitating data export and analysis<br />
Initiation of an epidemiological online survey to monitor trends<br />
Goals for 2013<br />
Publication of a subset analysis on rare yeasts, including resistance patterns<br />
Publication of a comparison between sequencing and morphological results for the first<br />
100 <strong>Fungiscope</strong> isolates<br />
Extending the FungiQuest platform (online since April 2010):<br />
o Faster inclusion of new cases<br />
o Inclusion of FungiThek / isolate information<br />
o Improved search-engine<br />
Launch of new, improved website<br />
Report December 2012 Page 19 of 34