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Aug 2026
Fungal Identification and Empirical Antifungal Treatment in Critically Ill Patients with Secondary Peritonitis—A Retrospective Cohort Study
Routine empirical antifungal therapy should be approached with caution, prioritizing targeted therapy for patients with confirmed positive cultures or a persistent, refractory clinical course despite adequate source control, and the mortality impact of fungal isolation remains uncertain.
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