THE ROLE OF AZOLES IN THE TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS OF CRYPTOCOCCAL DISEASE IN HIV-INFECTION

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作者
NELSON, MR
FISHER, M
CARTLEDGE, J
ROGERS, T
GAZZARD, BG
机构
[1] CHELSEA & WESTMINSTER HOSP,HIV GUM UNIT,LONDON SW10 9NH,ENGLAND
[2] CHELSEA & WESTMINSTER HOSP,MYCOL UNIT,LONDON,ENGLAND
关键词
CRYPTOCOCCUS; MENINGITIS; ITRACONAZOLE; FLUCONAZOLE; KETOCONAZOLE;
D O I
10.1097/00002030-199405000-00011
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
Objective: To assess the role of azole therapy in the treatment and prophylaxis of cryptococcosis in HIV-seropositive individuals. Study design: Retrospective case review. Setting: A dedicated HIV unit in London, UK. Patients: Fifty individuals with a positive cryptococcal antigen or culture from any site between 1 January 1985 and 31 December 1992.
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页码:651 / 654
页数:4
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