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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Cuenca-Estrella, Manuel author Rodriguez-Tudela, Juan Luis author Córdoba, Susana author Melhem, Marcia C author Szeszs, María W author Castañeda, Elizabeth author Martínez, Gerardo author Gabastou, Jean-Marc author 2008-02 This article describes the general objectives of the Regional Laboratory Network for Surveillance of Invasive Fungal Infections and Antifungal Susceptibility in Latin America. Formation of the Network was coordinated by the Essential Medicines, Vaccines, and Health Technologies Unit of the Pan American Health Organization, with the technical and financial support of the National Center for Microbiology of the Carlos III Health Institute (Spain), and the technical support of the Microbiology Department of the Dr. C. Malbrán National Institute on Infectious Diseases (Argentina) and the Microbiology Unit of the Parasitology Service of the Adolfo Lutz Institute (Brazil). The Network's principle objectives are epidemiological surveillance of invasive fungal infections through detection of antifungal resistance and identification of emergent, invasive fungal infections; establishment of norms and common protocols for early diagnosis of mycoses; and strengthening coordination, communications, and transference mechanisms among countries. The Network must be gradually implemented and must include staff training, a systematic process for sharing technology, evaluation of diagnostic techniques, identification of fungal species, and standardized tests for antifungal susceptibility. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2008 Feb;23(2):129-34. 10.1590/s1020-49892008000200014 1020-4989 Revista Panamericana de Salud Publica 18371284 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12105/12928 Micosis Vigilancia Diagnóstico Antifúngicos Latinoamérica Organización Panamericana de la Salud Mycoses Surveillance Diagnosis Antifungal agents Latin America Pan American Health Organization Red Regional de Laboratorios para la Vigilancia de las Infecciones Fúngicas Invasoras y Susceptibilidad a los Antifúngicos