| Management of intracranial fungal infections in patients with haematological malignancies. | |
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PMID: 16225648 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The incidence of, and mortality associated with, invasive fungal infections remains far higher than hoped. As a consequence of the overall increase in the incidence of such infections over time, the incidence of central nervous system (CNS) fungal infections is also increasing and, despite improvements in diagnostic techniques and the introduction of novel antifungal agents, therapy for CNS infections is still associated with discouragingly poor results. In patients with haematological malignancies, opportunistic infections with Candida or Aspergillus remain the most common infections affecting the CNS; however, opportunistic infections with less well-known fungi are becoming more common and must be considered in the differential diagnosis. New techniques for the early diagnosis of invasive fungal infections are emerging. Pharmacologic options for treating invasive fungal infections have also improved during the past few years, with new drugs becoming available that have broader antifungal spectra and better safety profiles. Other novel treatment approaches, such as combination therapy, are also being explored. Early investigations have produced encouraging results; however, large, prospective studies involving many patients are necessary to validate the widespread use of these approaches. This review analyses the existing guidelines for treatment of CNS fungal infections and the literature available on the use of new drugs to generate sets of recommendations for treatment of these life-threatening infections in patients with haematological malignancies. |
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Authors:
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Gloria Mattiuzzi; Francis J Giles |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of haematology Volume: 131 ISSN: 0007-1048 ISO Abbreviation: Br. J. Haematol. Publication Date: 2005 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-10-17 Completed Date: 2006-01-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372544 Medline TA: Br J Haematol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 287-300 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA. gmattiuz@mdanderson.org |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antifungal Agents
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therapeutic use Central Nervous System Fungal Infections / complications, diagnosis, drug therapy* Hematologic Neoplasms / complications* Humans Opportunistic Infections / complications, diagnosis, drug therapy* |
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0/Antifungal Agents |
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