therapeutic action: Early antifungal therapy initiation

Fungal Pneumonia and Severe Neutropenia: Risk Factors for Increased 90 Day Mortality

This study examined 39 cancer patients with severe fungal lung infections treated at a major cancer center. Patients who received antifungal treatment within 7 days and started with a specific drug called liposomal amphotericin B had better survival rates at 90 days. The research suggests that quick diagnosis and prompt treatment initiation are critical for improving survival in immunocompromised patients with fungal pneumonia.

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