Mycoses
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Posaconazole prophylaxis was effective in children with ALL undergoing chemotherapy
Targeted posaconazole prophylaxis was effective in preventing invasive fungal infection in children with ALL undergoing induction chemotherapy.
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ID consult for Candida bloodstream infections can reduce mortality risk
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In vasculitis, the skin tells the story
MILAN – Confirmatory lab testing – and assessing for renal involvement – are still paramount, however.
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Onychomycosis that fails terbinafine probably isn’t T. rubrum
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – T. rubrum remains the most common cause of toenail fungus in the United States, but...
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Severe influenza increases risk of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in the ICU
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NYC outbreak of Candida auris linked to 45% mortality
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So it’s pediatric onychomycosis. Now what?
In the absence of FDA-approved treatments for children an expert offers some tips.
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Less is more: Nanotechnology enhances antifungal’s efficacy
Combining efinaconazole with nanoparticles boosted the effectiveness of antifungal medication and reduced the amount needed.
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VIDEO: Device-based therapy for onychomycosis
SAN DIEGO – Treatments currently being evaluated for onychomycosis include photodynamic therapy and iontophoresis.
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Ibrutinib linked to invasive fungal infections
The researchers called for greater awareness of the potential for fungal infection in ibrutinib-treated patients.
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VIDEO: With tinea capitis, don’t be fooled by a Wood’s lamp
KAUAI, HAWAII – When it comes to diagnosing tinea capitis, you really can’t rely on a Wood’s lamp, according to pediatric dermatologist Robert...