Introduction to the updated Australian and New Zealand consensus guidelines for the use of antifungal agents in the haematology/oncology setting, 2008

Intern Med J. 2008 Jun;38(6b):457-67. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2008.01649.x.

Abstract

The process for development of these consensus Australasian antifungal guidelines for use in adult patients with haematological malignancy is described. New features included, how the guidelines should be applied, the risk assessment tool used and the grading system for evidence and strength of recommendation are discussed.

Publication types

  • Introductory Journal Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Mycoses / complications*
  • Mycoses / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasms / complications*
  • Neutropenia / complications*
  • Opportunistic Infections / complications*
  • Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents