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Role of Antifungal Prophylaxis in Asymptomatic Patients
October 6, 2012 4:00pm ET
At this time, CDC does not recommend initiation of antifungal prophylaxis in exposed patients who are asymptomatic and/or have normal cerebrospinal fluid laboratory examination. These patients should be closely monitored for development of symptoms, with a low threshold for performing lumbar puncture should the patient become symptomatic.
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October 6, 2012 4:00pm ET
At this time, CDC does not recommend initiation of antifungal prophylaxis in exposed patients who are asymptomatic and/or have normal cerebrospinal fluid laboratory examination. These patients should be closely monitored for development of symptoms, with a low threshold for performing lumbar puncture should the patient become symptomatic.
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