Co-infection with Influenza: Do Not Forget Aspergillus in the Immunosuppressed Neutropenic Host
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and suggestive radiologic findings (e.g., cavitary lesions, nodules, air-crescent sign). Second, although it has been limited in use by national health system and not been studied specifically, intensifying antifungal prophylaxis with the use of moldactive triazoles and increased surveillance by non-culture based diagnostic tests, such as Aspergillus galactomannan, might have an impact for post-influenza invasive aspergillosis, a disease with historically high mortality rates.
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