Changes in the epidemiological landscape of invasive mould infections and disease
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkx028
Abstract: Although a wide variety of pathogens are associated with invasive mould diseases, Aspergillus spp. have historically been one of the most common causative organisms. Most invasive mould infections are caused by members of the Aspergillus… read more here.
Keywords: mould infections; disease; aspergillus spp; mould ... See more keywords
Therapeutic drug monitoring for invasive mould infections and disease: pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkx029
Abstract: Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) may be required to achieve optimal clinical outcomes in the setting of significant pharmacokinetic variability, a situation that applies to a number of anti-mould therapies. The majority of patients receiving itraconazole… read more here.
Keywords: mould infections; drug; therapeutic drug; invasive mould ... See more keywords
Early diagnosis of invasive mould infections and disease
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkx030
Abstract: Invasive mould infections (IMIs), such as invasive aspergillosis or mucormycosis, are a major cause of death in patients with haematological cancer and in patients receiving long-term immunosuppressive therapy. Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of antifungal… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; mould infections; early diagnosis; invasive mould ... See more keywords
Diagnostic performance of real-time polymerase chain reaction assay on blood for invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis.
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DOI: 10.1111/myc.13319
Abstract: OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic usefulness of real-time (RT) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on blood samples for diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis in patients with suspected invasive mould infection. METHODS Adult… read more here.
Keywords: aspergillosis; mucormycosis; infection; mould infection ... See more keywords