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SUBMITTER: Cadranel J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3479377 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Cadranel J J Philippe B B Hennequin C C Bergeron A A Bergot E E Bourdin A A Cottin V V Jeanfaivre T T Godet C C Pineau M M Germaud P P
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology 20120711 11
Early evidence suggests the efficacy of voriconazole for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). We conducted a prospective, open, multicenter trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of voriconazole for proven CPA in minimally or non-immunocompromised patients. Patients had CPA confirmed by chest computed tomography (CT) and/or endoscopy, positive Aspergillus culture from a respiratory sample, and positive serologic test for Aspergillus precipitins. Patients received voriconazole (200 mg twice ...[more]