Molecular and nonmolecular diagnostic methods for invasive fungal infections
Invasive fungal infections constitute a serious threat to an ever-growing population of
immunocompromised individuals and other individuals at risk. Traditional diagnostic …
immunocompromised individuals and other individuals at risk. Traditional diagnostic …
Combination antifungal therapy
MD Johnson, C MacDougall… - Antimicrobial agents …, 2004 - Am Soc Microbiol
The availability of new antifungal agents with novel mechanisms of action has stimulated
renewed interest in combination antifungal therapies. In particular, and despite the limited …
renewed interest in combination antifungal therapies. In particular, and despite the limited …
Liposomal amphotericin b as initial therapy for invasive mold infection: a randomized trial comparing a high–loading dose regimen with standard dosing (AmBiLoad …
OA Cornely, J Maertens, M Bresnik… - Clinical infectious …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
Background. Treatment of invasive mold infection in immunocompromised patients remains
challenging. Voriconazole has been shown to have efficacy and survival benefits over …
challenging. Voriconazole has been shown to have efficacy and survival benefits over …
Bovine lactoferrin supplementation for prevention of late-onset sepsis in very low-birth-weight neonates: a randomized trial
P Manzoni, M Rinaldi, S Cattani, L Pugni, MG Romeo… - Jama, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Context Sepsis is a common and severe complication in premature neonates, particularly
those with very low birth weight (VLBW)(< 1500 g). Whether lactoferrin, a mammalian milk …
those with very low birth weight (VLBW)(< 1500 g). Whether lactoferrin, a mammalian milk …
Galactomannan in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid: a tool for diagnosing aspergillosis in intensive care unit patients
Rationale: Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is an important cause of mortality in patients with
hematologic malignancies. However, IA appears to be gaining a foothold in the intensive …
hematologic malignancies. However, IA appears to be gaining a foothold in the intensive …
Dexamethasone vs prednisone in induction treatment of pediatric ALL: results of the randomized trial AIEOP-BFM ALL 2000
A Möricke, M Zimmermann… - Blood, The Journal …, 2016 - ashpublications.org
Induction therapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) traditionally includes
prednisone; yet, dexamethasone may have higher antileukemic potency, leading to fewer …
prednisone; yet, dexamethasone may have higher antileukemic potency, leading to fewer …
Pneumocystis jirovecii Disease: Basis for the Revised EORTC/MSGERC Invasive Fungal Disease Definitions in Individuals Without Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Background Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) causes substantive morbidity in
immunocompromised patients. The EORTC/MSGERC convened an expert group to …
immunocompromised patients. The EORTC/MSGERC convened an expert group to …
Penicillium marneffei Infection: An Emerging Disease in Mainland China
Y Hu, J Zhang, X Li, Y Yang, Y Zhang, J Ma, L ** - Mycopathologia, 2013 - Springer
Penicillium marneffei is an emerging pathogenic fungus that can cause a life-threatening
systemic mycosis in immunocompromised hosts, especially in patients with AIDS. This …
systemic mycosis in immunocompromised hosts, especially in patients with AIDS. This …
Invasive aspergillosis in the intensive care unit
Data regarding the incidence of invasive aspergillosis (IA) in the intensive care unit (ICU)
are scarce, and the incidence varies. An incidence of 5.8% in a medical ICU has been …
are scarce, and the incidence varies. An incidence of 5.8% in a medical ICU has been …
Voriconazole versus itraconazole for antifungal prophylaxis following allogeneic haematopoietic stem‐cell transplantation
Antifungal prophylaxis for allogeneic haematopoietic stem‐cell transplant (alloHCT)
recipients should prevent invasive mould and yeast infections (IFIs) and be well tolerated …
recipients should prevent invasive mould and yeast infections (IFIs) and be well tolerated …