Spectrum, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Opportunistic Fungal Infections in Cancer Patients from Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds- A Prospective Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Center

Authors

  • Priyanka Narain Associate professor, Department of Microbiology, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Rashmi Soni Associate professor, Department of Microbiology, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Ravi Byahut Professor, Department of Radiotherapy, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v10i2.3259

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therapeutic resources

Abstract

Opportunistic fungal infections (OFIS) are an important yet under-recognized cause of morbidity and mortality in cancer patients.

Immunosuppression due to chemotherapy, prolonged neutropenia and invasive procedures predispose these patients to fungal infections.

The burden is further amplified in patients from low socio-economic backgrounds due to delayed healthcare access, poor nutritional status and limited diagnostic and therapeutic resources.

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2026-05-10

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Narain, P. ., Soni, R. ., & Byahut, R. . (2026). Spectrum, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Opportunistic Fungal Infections in Cancer Patients from Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds- A Prospective Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Center. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies, 10(2), 103–109. https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v10i2.3259

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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026)

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