Itraconazole to Prevent Fungal Infections in Chronic Granulomatous Disease
Itraconazole to Prevent Fungal Infections in Chronic Granulomatous Disease
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Boston, MA: Massachusetts Medical Society
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English
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Boston, MA: Massachusetts Medical Society
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In chronic granulomatous disease of childhood, killing of microorganisms is impaired because of defects in the production of hydrogen peroxide. In this controlled study, 39 patients were treated in alternate years with either itraconazole or placebo, once per day. There were seven serious infections during treatment with placebo, and only one durin...
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Itraconazole to Prevent Fungal Infections in Chronic Granulomatous Disease
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_223932380
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_223932380
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0028-4793
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1533-4406
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10.1056/NEJMoa021931
