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Chapter 21 - Treatment Of Common Fungal Infections

Jan 15, 2021 | Chemical Pathology

Aspergillus spp. have emerged as an important cause of life-threatening infections in immunocompromised patients, including those with prolonged neutropenia, advanced HIV infection, primary immunodeficiency and patients who have undergone haematopoietic stem cell transplantation or lung transplantation. Three forms of aspergillosis exist: invasive aspergillosis, chronic (saprophytic) aspergillosis, and allergic forms of aspergillosis....

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