Sebastian Wurster

May 23, 2024 | digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu | Mitsuru Toda |Samantha Williams |Brendan R. Jackson |Sebastian Wurster

BACKGROUND: Characterizing invasive mold infection (IMI) epidemiology in the context of large flooding events is important for public health planning and clinical decision making. METHODS: We assessed IMI incidence (per 10 000 healthcare encounters) 1 year before and after Hurricane Harvey at 4 hospitals in Houston, Texas. Potential IMI cases were assigned as proven or probable cases using established definitions, and surveillance cases using a novel definition.