Author Information
Jesús Fortún is a prominent researcher in the field of Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the Department of Infectious Diseases at Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal in Madrid, Spain. His work has significantly contributed to understanding and managing complex infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients and those with severe infections, such as COVID-19 and related complications.Research Contributions
Jesús Fortún's research spans several critical areas within infectious diseases, with a strong focus on complex infections in immunocompromised populations. His recent work has involved studies on the treatment and management of bloodstream infections, particularly those caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in neutropenic hematologic patients, as demonstrated in the ZENITH study. He has also explored innovative treatments for COVID-19, including the use of plitidepsin in hospitalized patients. Fortún's research further addresses challenges in diagnosing and treating invasive fungal infections, such as aspergillosis in transplant recipients and COVID-19-associated invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.Aliases
Throughout his career, Jesús Fortún has been known by several aliases including Jesus Fortun, J Fortun, J. Fortún, Jesus Fortún, Jesús Fortún, Jesús Fortún, and Jesús Fortun. These variations appear in various academic publications and databases.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Citation Count |
8805 |
| H-index |
51 |
| Paper Count |
254 |
