Fungal septicaemia in patients with cystic fibrosis associated with totally implantable venous access device system.
Fungal septicaemia is a serious and potentially fatal condition. We report 4 cases in patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) associated with totally implantable venous access device system (TIVADS).
Gaber
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Department of Respiratory Medicine, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK. khalidgbr@doctors.org.uk
Shenton
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Oades
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Colville
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Sheldon
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D000328:Adult; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D016469:Fungemia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology*