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Aspergillosis
Research findings from University of Texas update understanding of aspergillosis
June 23rd, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Medical Mycology, "Outcomes of invasive aspergillosis are substantially improved with early initiation of therapy. Unfortunately, the diagnosis remains difficult to establish so that early suspicion of infection is imperative." "Identification of high risk patients and use of non-culture-based diagnostics and radiographic studies can facilitate earlier recognition of infection. It is important to realize that the timing and spectrum of risk for invasive aspergillosis have expanded. While patients with hematological malignancies and hematopoietic stem cell transplants make up the highest risk groups, patients...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-23)
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