The diagnosis and treatment of invasive aspergillosis in Dutch haematology units facing a rapidly increasing prevalence of azole‐resistance. A nationwide survey and rationale for the <scp>DB</scp>‐<scp>MSG</scp> 002 study protocol

Summary Patients with haematological malignancies are at risk for invasive fungal diseases ( IFD ). A survey was conducted in all Dutch academic haematology centres on their current diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic approach towards IFD in the context of azole‐resistance. In all 8 centres, a haematologist and microbiologist filled in the questionnaire that focused on different subgroups of haematology patients. Fungal prophylaxis during neutropaenia was directed against Candida and consisted of fluconazole and/or amphotericin B suspension. Mould‐active prophylaxis was given to acute mye... Mehr ...