Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T27 |
0-261 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Considering the very serious condition of the patient, and despite the fact that voriconazole is suggested as first-line treatment (alone or in combination) [3], caspofungin was added, assuming a potential synergistic effect with liposomal amphotericin B [4,5]. |
T28 |
262-385 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To test this hypothesis in vitro, we used the checkerboard method to assess combinations of amphotericin B and caspofungin. |
T29 |
386-542 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The MIC of each drug alone and the combinations of the two were determined concomitantly on the same plate using a method adapted from the EUCAST procedure. |
T30 |
543-775 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Interaction was determined by calculating the fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI) as follows: FICI = (MIC amphotericin B in combination/MIC amphotericin B alone) + (MEC caspofungin in combination/MEC caspofungin alone). |
T31 |
776-866 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Results showed no activity for caspofungin either alone or in combination (MEC > 32 mg/L). |
T32 |
867-942 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The MIC value for amphotericin B was 1 mg/L either alone or in combination. |
T33 |
943-1010 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The FICI value was equal to 2, which is indicative of indifference. |
T34 |
1011-1108 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Moreover, as the patient's condition was beginning to improve, caspofungin was stopped on day 29. |
T35 |
1109-1203 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Three other BALs performed on day 15, day 22 and day 27 still grew with Fusarium proliferatum. |
T36 |
1204-1332 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Importantly, we noticed a gradual increase in the delay of culture positivity and a decrease in the number of colonies obtained. |
T37 |
1333-1426 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Galactomannan testing became negative, all of which indicated a reduction of the fungal load. |
T38 |
1427-1559 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The BALs performed on day 15 and day 27 also grew with a significant amount of bacteria, which led to specific antibiotic treatment. |
T39 |
1560-1608 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The patient's general condition slowly improved. |
T40 |
1609-1671 |
Sentence |
denotes |
He was extubated on day 30 then discharged to a post-ICU area. |
T41 |
1672-1734 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Liposomal amphotericin B administration was stopped on day 35. |