A Clinical Algorithm to Diagnose Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Critically Ill Patients

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The algorithm demonstrated favorable operating characteristics to discriminate Aspergillus respiratory tract colonization from invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in critically ill patients.

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