Mercedes Patrón Romero - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

Mercedes Patrón Romero is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the Mycology Unit of the Infectious Diseases Hospital F.J. Muñiz, which is a Reference Center of Mycology located in Buenos Aires City, Argentina. Her research primarily focuses on the field of medical mycology, with a significant emphasis on infectious diseases, particularly those affecting immunocompromised patients.

Research Contributions

Mercedes Romero has made substantial contributions to the study of infectious diseases, with a particular focus on fungal infections. Her work includes research on the clinical and microbiological characteristics of infections such as paracoccidioidomycosis and cryptococcosis, especially in patients with AIDS. She has also investigated antifungal resistance in Aspergillus species and the challenges associated with diagnosing and managing fungal infections in complex clinical scenarios. Her recent work includes exploring the impact of COVID-19 on patients with existing fungal infections, such as disseminated histoplasmosis in those with HIV.

Aliases

Throughout her career, Mercedes Patrón Romero has been referenced by various aliases, including M Romero and Mercedes Romero.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric Value
Total Papers 12
Total Citations 123
H-index 6

Publications:

DOI: 10.1016/j.riam.2020.10.004

Year: 2021

DOI: 10.1016/j.riam.2017.09.002

Year: 2018

DOI: 10.1016/S0278-2391(10)80263-0

Year: 1993

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