Polymerase Chain Reaction Versus Blood Culture to Detect Candida Species in High-Risk Patients with Suspected Invasive Candidiasis: The MICAFEM Study
Abstract Introduction We evaluated the diagnostic reliability of serum polymerase chain reaction (PCR) versus blood culture, abdominal fluid or both (composite measure) in patients receiving empirical antifungal treatment for suspected invasive candidiasis. Methods This observational, prospective, n...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Adis, Springer Healthcare
2019-05-01
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Series: | Infectious Diseases and Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40121-019-0248-z |