Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Patients with Suspected Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in UK Intensive Care Units.

CONCLUSIONS: The estimated prevalence for probable Aspergillus infection in this geographically dispersed multicentre UK cohort indicates that this condition should be considered when investigating patients with suspected ventilator-associated pneumonia, including patient groups not previously recognised to be at high risk of aspergillosis.
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Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine - June 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Loughlin L, Hellyer TP, White PL, McAuley DF, Conway Morris A, Posso RB, Richardson MD, Denning DW, Simpson AJ, McMullan R Tags: Am J Respir Crit Care Med Source Type: research