Antifungals Cut Risk of Invasive Infections in Neutropenic Patients

[Cllcanada]

If you are Neutropenic, you may wish to discuss these new findings with your doctor.

Patients receiving therapy for haematological malignancies have a higher risk of invasive fungal infections (IFIs). Antifungal prophylaxis is an effective strategy against IFIs.

The study found that ...

Antifungal prophylaxis was more effective than no prophylaxis/placebo in reducing IFI risk.

Posaconazole was also found to be more effective than no prophylaxis/placebo in reducing all-cause mortality. The drug had the highest probability of being the most effective agent in reducing IFI risk and all-cause mortality.

The researchers say the results are consistent with the recommendations made in previous studies. In fact, the order of antifungal preference "matches that recommended in a recent study of the German Society for Haematology and Oncology."

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~chris

[AussieNeil Partner Administrator]

Thanks Chris,

That's another addition to my reference folder for when treatment is needed.

Nice picture too. Is that a cornflower?

Neil

[Cllcanada Top Poster CURE Hero]

I have thought for years that opportunistic fungal infections are under studied in CLL, and probably under treated, especially in end stage.

Yup a cornflower in the Ottawa countryside...