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Mesh term Fungemia

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Invasive Fungal Infections
Sepsis

Description

The presence of fungi circulating in the blood. Opportunistic fungal sepsis is seen most often in immunosuppressed patients with severe neutropenia or in postoperative patients with intravenous catheters and usually follows prolonged antibiotic therapy.


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Candidemia


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