Galactomannan and PCR versus culture and histology for directing use of antifungal treatment for invasive aspergillosis in high-risk haematology patients: a randomised controlled trial
Authors:
- C Orla MorrisseyCMC Orla Morrissey
- Sharon C-A ChenSCSharon C-A Chen
- Tania C SorrellTSTania C Sorrell
- Samuel MillikenSMSamuel Milliken
- Peter G BardyPBPeter G Bardy
- Kenneth F BradstockKBKenneth F Bradstock
- Jeffrey SzerJSJeffrey Szer
- Catriona L HallidayCHCatriona L Halliday
- Nicole M GilroyNGNicole M Gilroy
- John MooreJMJohn Moore
- Anthony P SchwarerASAnthony P Schwarer
- Stephen GuySGStephen Guy
- 1 June 2013
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in The Lancet Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 13 (6) , 519-528
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