The Importance of Early Mycological Clearance of Uncomplicated Candidaemia and Its Implications for Clinical Practice Invasive candidiasis is a life-threatening infection associated with high morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs in both general and critical care settings. Timely diagnosis and adequate antifunga....

Early mycological clearance in uncomplicated candidaemia can improve outcomes, reduce ICU stay, and lower healthcare costs. Timely antifungal therapy is key. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/myc.... @martinhoenigl.bsky.social

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Towards shorter therapy for candidaemia: defining uncomplicated candidaemia in adults Although the characteristics of complicated candidaemia are well known, uncomplicated disease remains undefined. Recommended treatment duration for candidaemia is 14 days after bloodstream infection i...

Defining uncomplicated candidaemia in adults: controlled source, clinical response & bloodstream clearance within 5 days. Could this allow shorter antifungal therapy? 🧫💉 Read more: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Rezafungin in special populations with candidaemia and/or invasive candidiasis Achieving and maintaining therapeutic drug exposures with antifungals can be challenging in special patient populations, such as those with organ dysf…

New review on #rezafungin in special populations with #candidaemia / invasive #candidiasis! 📢 Findings suggest rezafungin is suitable without dose adjustments for many groups, including elderly & obese patients. More research needed for other populations. 🔬👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Investigation of risk factors for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis among patients with COVID-19 - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Investigation of risk factors for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis among patients with COVID-19

#COVID19 had been reported to be associated with increasing occurrence of invasive fungal coinfection ( #aspergillosis, #candidaemia & #mucormycosis) As more cases of the occurrence of #COVID19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis had been Reported…

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