| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T45 |
0-87 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Table 1 shows the timing and results of the microbiological testing in our case series. |
| T46 |
88-193 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Differentiating between Aspergillus colonization and IPA is notoriously difficult, especially in the ICU. |
| T47 |
194-433 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the absence of host factors, as defined by the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) diagnostic criteria, invasive or high-risk diagnostics (biopsy, CT scan) are required to support the diagnosis of IPA [7]. |
| T48 |
434-523 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The AspICU algorithm was designed to partially deal with the absence of host factors [6]. |
| T49 |
524-647 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Based on this algorithm, four patients (No 2, 3, 4, 5) were diagnosed with proven IPA, based on histopathological evidence. |
| T50 |
648-721 |
Sentence |
denotes |
All of these patients showed positive galactomannan indices on BAL fluid. |
| T51 |
722-879 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In two patients, cultures and/or galactomannan BAL only became positive post mortem (No 1, 7), before CT scan or histopathological samples could be obtained. |
| T52 |
880-1037 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In one patient (No 6), histopathological sampling was negative and galactomannan BAL only mildly raised, but a raised serum galactomannan was later detected. |
| T53 |
1038-1121 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the remaining patients, the serum galactomannan index remained negative (< 0.5). |
| T54 |
1122-1233 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The mean time between intubation date and the first microbiological signs of IPA was a striking 8 (SD 5) days. |
