Evolving strategies in the management of aspergillosis

Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2008 Feb;9(2):193-209. doi: 10.1517/14656566.9.2.193.

Abstract

Aspergillus spp. remain the most common causes of invasive mould infections among patients with hematologic malignancies and recipients of solid-organ and hematopoietic stem-cell transplants. Despite advances in prevention and treatment, invasive aspergillosis continues to be a deadly disease. This paper reviews current approaches to treatment of aspergillosis in adults, including surgical and immune-based strategies, and developments in prophylaxis for aspergillosis in high-risk patient populations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis
  • Aspergillosis / immunology*
  • Aspergillosis / therapy*
  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy / methods
  • Immunotherapy / trends

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents