Introduction to the updated Australian and New Zealand consensus guidelines for the use of antifungal agents in the haematology/oncology setting, 2008

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Slavin, M. A. [1 ,2 ,3 ]
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[1] Peter MacCallum Canc Ctr, Dept Infect Dis, Melbourne, Vic 3002, Australia
[2] Royal Melbourne Hosp, Clin Ctr Res Excellence Infect Dis, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
[3] Alfred Hosp, Infect Dis Unit, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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antifungal therapy; invasive fungal infection; Candida; Aspergillus; moulds; prophylaxis;
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The process for development of these consensus Australasian antifungal guidelines for use in adult patients with haematological malignancy is described. New features included, how the guidelines should be applied, the risk assessment tool used and the grading system for evidence and strength of recommendation are discussed.
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