Mycoses
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New IDSA aspergillosis guidelines endorse galactomannan for diagnosis
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Blood Aspergillus RNA a promising biomarker for invasive aspergillosis
Key clinical point: Elevated Aspergillus RNA blood levels during the first 4-6 weeks of antifungal treatment predicts poor response at week 12....
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PCR better at diagnosing fungal chronic rhinosinusitis than cultures
Commentary
Déjà vu: An FDA warning about oral ketoconazole ... again
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FDA: No oral ketoconazole for skin, nail fungus
Conference Coverage
Fungi may exacerbate asthma, chronic sinusitis
Fungi might play a far larger role in asthma and chronic sinusitis than previously thought, according to investigators at Baylor College of...
Conference Coverage
Serious infections are increasing among psoriasis inpatients
Key clinical point: Psoriasis is an independent risk factor for serious infections, and serious infections are increasing among inpatients with...
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Candida linked to sex-specific schizophrenia symptoms
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FDA evaluating the use of oral fluconazole in pregnancy
“Until FDA’s review is complete and more is understood about this study and other available data, FDA advises cautious prescribing of oral...
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Number of U.S. tuberculosis cases increased in 2015
Resuming declines in TB incidence will require more comprehensive public health approaches, both globally and domestically.