S7.3d Environmental surveillance of Aspergillus fumigatus in Dutch agricultural crops

Abstract S7.3 Emergent theories on pathogenic fungal dispersal around the globe, September 23, 2022, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Objectives Azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus isolates from the environment hamper the treatment of patients suffering from Aspergillus diseases due to cross-resistance with agricultural azoles. Previous work has suggested A. fumigatus likely gains resistance through environmental azole exposure in so-called hotspots. Methods We investigated A. fumigatus resistance at multi-environmental sites including the compost, strawberry, and potatoes, where farmers used azole fungi... Mehr ...