Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis: role of early diagnosis and surgical treatment in patients with acute leukemia

• Main Authors: Ursavas Ahmet (Author), Ener Beyza (Author), Bayram Sami (Author), Ozkan Atilla (Author), Ozkocaman Vildan (Author), Ozcelik Tulay (Author), Ozkalemkas Fahir (Author), Ali Ridvan (Author), Ozal Guze (Author), Tunali Ahmet (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Aspergillus </it>is a ubiquitous soil-dwelling fungus known to cause significant pulmonary infection in immunocompromised patients. The incidence of aspergillosis has increased during the past two decades and is a fre...