Serum Galactomannan Versus a Combination of Galactomannan and Polymerase Chain Reaction-Based Aspergillus DNA Detection for Early Therapy of Invasive Aspergillosis in High-Risk Hematological Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

A combined monitoring strategy based on serum GM and Aspergillus DNA was associated with an earlier diagnosis and a lower incidence of IA in high-risk hematological patients. Clinical Trials Registration. NCT01742026.