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Response to van Saene et al.'s comment on "Prevention of severe Candida infections in non-neutropenic, high-risk, critically ill patients"

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Calandra, T., Marchetti, O. Response to van Saene et al.'s comment on "Prevention of severe Candida infections in non-neutropenic, high-risk, critically ill patients". Intensive Care Med 29, 1196 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-003-1842-8

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