29th July 2023

A 56 year old man is being treated for severe invasive aspergillosis on the infectious diseases ward.

A 56 year old man is being treated for severe invasive aspergillosis on the infectious diseases ward. Following review by the microbiology team, it is recommended that he be started on liposomal amphotericin B.

For what reason might a lipid formulation of this drug be indicated?

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