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Invasive fungal disease and antifungal prophylaxis in children with acute leukaemia: a multicentre retrospective Australian cohort study

Invasive fungal disease is a common and important complication in children with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). We describe the epidemiology of IFD in a large multicentre cohort of children with AML.

Citation:
Yeoh DK, Blyth CC, Clark JE, …….. Kotecha RS, Wang SS, et al. Invasive fungal disease and antifungal prophylaxis in children with acute leukaemia: a multicentre retrospective Australian cohort study. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2024;52. 

Keywords:
Acute myeloid leukaemia; antifungal; children; invasive fungal disease; prevalence; prophylaxis

Abstract:
Invasive fungal disease is a common and important complication in children with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). We describe the epidemiology of IFD in a large multicentre cohort of children with AML.