| Literature DB >> 8565988 |
E Velasco1, C A Martins, M Nucci.
Abstract
Fusarium infection is increasingly reported in immunocompromised patients. The role of central venous catheters as potential portals of entry for Fusarium is possibly underestimated. Four cases of catheter-related fusarial infection in children with acute leukemia or a solid tumor are described. These patients had an excellent response to removal of the central venous catheter and treatment with amphotericin B.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 8565988 DOI: 10.1007/bf01690877
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis ISSN: 0934-9723 Impact factor: 3.267