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Aspergillosis
Research on aspergillosis discussed by scientists at Yonsei University, Medical Department
January 20th, 2009
In this recently published study, investigators in Seoul, South Korea conducted a study "To evaluate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of orbital invasive aspergillosis, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Review of the medical records of Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, from 1995 to 2007 revealed 15 patients with orbital invasive aspergillosis." "A retrospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the clinical characteristics, radiologic findings, associated underlying diseases, and prognosis. Risk factors for mortality were analyzed. A total of 15 cases of orbital invasive aspergillosis were...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-01-20)
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