Evaluation of a primary antifungal prophylaxis protocol for preventing invasive mold infections after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Abstract:Introduction Invasive mold infections contribute to morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The optimal strategy for primary antifungal prophylaxis in this patient population remains uncertain. Methods Medical records of patients who underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Adult patients were included if they received micafungin followed by fluconazole, with… Show more
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