MRSA bacteraemia complicating amphotericin B treatment of cryptococcal meningitis
MRSA bacteraemia complicating amphotericin B treatment of cryptococcal meningitis
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Scriven, J , Cirota, J , Viljoen, C , Black, M and Meintjes, G
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Johannesburg: African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS
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English
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Johannesburg: African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS
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Intravenous amphotericin B is a key component of the antifungal therapy for cryptococcal meningitis recommended in South African and international guidelines. Unfortunately, its use is associated with significant toxicity including deterioration in renal function, electrolyte disturbance, anaemia and infusion reactions. Chemical phlebitis is common...
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MRSA bacteraemia complicating amphotericin B treatment of cryptococcal meningitis
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_16fcf68f8eea4a4a9d11744b6afe4b8c
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_16fcf68f8eea4a4a9d11744b6afe4b8c
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1608-9693
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2078-6751
DOI
10.4102/sajhivmed.v14i3.70
