Journal article
Treatment of Aspergillus fumigatus in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Many patients with cystic fibrosis develop persistent airway infection/colonization with Aspergillus fumigatus, however the impact of A. fumigatus on clinical outcomes remains unclear. The objective of this study was to determine whether treatment directed against Aspergillus fumigatus improves pulmonary function and clinical outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
METHODS: We performed a double-blind randomized …
Authors
Aaron SD; Vandemheen KL; Freitag A; Pedder L; Cameron W; Lavoie A; Paterson N; Wilcox P; Rabin H; Tullis E
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 7, No. 4,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date
2012
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0036077
ISSN
1932-6203
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Administration, OralAdolescentAdultAntifungal AgentsAspergillosisAspergillus fumigatusChildCystic FibrosisDouble-Blind MethodFemaleForced Expiratory VolumeHospitalizationHumansInjections, IntravenousItraconazoleLungMalePilot ProjectsPlacebo EffectQuality of LifeRespiratory Function TestsSputumTime FactorsYoung Adult