Doctors test new methods to spot deadly fungal infections in critically ill patients

NCT ID NCT01322698

Summary

This study aimed to find the best way to detect and measure Candida fungal infections early in patients staying in intensive care units (ICUs). Researchers tested four different lab methods on 422 ICU patients to see which ones could best identify who had an infection. The goal was to help doctors diagnose these serious infections faster to guide treatment decisions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34090, France

  • CHU de Nîmes

    Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France

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