Predicting outcomes for invasive fungal tracheobronchitis

Conclusions: IFT had devastating outcomes and is not limited to immunocompromised patients. Diabetes mellitus is an important risk factor. Pseudomembranous IFT is the most severe form. Respiratory failure, higher APACHE II scores and concurrent bacterial sepsis predict poor outcomes.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Respiratory infections Source Type: research