Role of itraconazole in haematology/oncology.
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چکیده
The antifungal agents most frequently used in prophylaxis and treatment are amphotericin B (and its new lipid forms) and azoles such as fluconazole, itraconazole, and more recently voriconazole. This review assesses the role of itraconazole in paediatric haematology/oncology practice. Its broader spectrum of activity and availability in oral and intravenous forms allow a flexible approach in the management of fungal infections.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 88 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003