Early Proinflammatory Cytokines and C‐Reactive Protein Trends as Predictors of Outcome in Invasive Aspergillosis

Abstract

High initial IL‐8 and persistently elevated IL‐6, IL‐8, and CRP levels after initiation of treatment may be early predictors of adverse outcome in invasive aspergillosis. Cytokine and CRP profiles could be used for early identification of patients with a poor response to antifungal treatment who may benefit from more‐aggressive antimicrobial regimens.