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M Ellis·M Richardson
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The management of invasive fungal infection utilizes a variable multidisciplinary approach involving antifungals, appropriate surgery and immuno-correction. Conventional amphotericin B has been the mainstay of treatment but newer pathogens and poor outcomes has led to new formulations of this drug as well as to new and novel antifungals.

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M Ellis, M Richardson. 2000. Management.. https://doi.org/10.12968/hosp.2000.61.9.1417

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