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Review
. 2014 Nov 15;59 Suppl 5(Suppl 5):S356-9.
doi: 10.1093/cid/ciu591.

Diagnosis and treatment of invasive fungal infections in the cancer patient: recent progress and ongoing questions

Dimitrios P Kontoyiannis  1 , Thomas F Patterson  1
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Diagnosis and treatment of invasive fungal infections in the cancer patient: recent progress and ongoing questions

Dimitrios P Kontoyiannis et al. Clin Infect Dis. .

Abstract

In the last 5 years we have witnessed further developments in diagnosis and treatment of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) that complicate cancer chemotherapy. In this brief overview, we highlight some advancement, discuss future directions, and unmet needs in this complex area.

Keywords: Aspergillosis; cancer; candidiasis; diagnosis; treatment.

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