Aspergillus flavus Infections in Children with Leukemia despite Liposomal Amphotericin-B Prophylaxis

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Liposomal amphotericin-B (L-AmB) prophylaxis is used in children with leukemia when azoles are contraindicated, but its effect is debated. We reviewed cases of invasive aspergillosis despite L-AmB 2.5 mg/kg twice weekly in children with high-risk leukemia during 2012-2019. Ten (16%) of 62 children had proven or probable aspergillosis. Thus, L-AmB prophylaxis offered insufficient protection for Aspergillus, in particular for Aspergillus flavus.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Volume40
Issue number8
Pages (from-to)749-752
Number of pages4
ISSN0891-3668
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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    Research areas

  • Aspergillus flavus, invasive fungal disease, pediatric leukemia, prophylaxis

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