Strict antifungal prophylaxis reduces the risk of invasive fungal infections after lung transplantation (LTx)

S. Irani, R. Speich, S. Schneider, K. Remund, C. Eich, W. Weder, A. Boehler (Zurich, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Lung transplantation: infection, rejection, animal models and more
Session: Lung transplantation: infection, rejection, animal models and more
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4459
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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