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Published in: Critical Care 1/2011

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Blood transfusions: an independent risk factor for the development of Candida infections in critically ill surgical patients

Authors: G Burghi, G Ortiz, H Bagnulo

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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Blood transfusions are associated with infectious complications. Despite this, only a few studies link the use of blood transfusions with the development of fungal infections. This study was performed to assess risk factors associated with Candida colonization and infection. …
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Title
Blood transfusions: an independent risk factor for the development of Candida infections in critically ill surgical patients
Authors
G Burghi
G Ortiz
H Bagnulo
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9657

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