Mind the Gap: A Nationwide Survey on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Capacity for Invasive Fungal Infections in Chile

Background

Invasive fungal infections can cause morbidity and mortality, particularly among immunocompromised and critically ill patients, making them an important global public health problem. Outcomes depend on timely diagnosis, laboratory capacity, and access to effective antifungal therapy. As national data describing these resources in Chile remain limited, we aimed to characterize national gaps in mycological diagnostic and therapeutic access.