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[Antimycotic therapy].

A Schaffner1

  • 1Medizinische Universitätsklinik, Departement für Innere Medizin, Universitätsspital Zürich.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|August 1, 1990
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Clinicians often lack experience with antifungal drugs for rare deep mycoses. This review details practical aspects of antifungal therapy for European fungal infections, including amphotericin B for deep cases and azoles for superficial candidiasis.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Clinical Pharmacology

Context:

  • Deep opportunistic mycoses are infrequent, leading to limited clinician experience with antifungal agents.
  • Antimycotic therapy requires practical guidance for effective management.

Purpose:

  • To provide a practical overview of antifungal therapy for mycoses endemic to Europe.
  • To summarize the rationale, indications, applications, and toxicity of antimycotics.

Summary:

  • Amphotericin B is the established treatment for most deep opportunistic mycoses.
  • Newer azole antifungals are recommended as first-line agents for superficial candidiasis.

Impact:

  • Aims to improve the clinical management of fungal infections in Europe.
  • Offers essential information for healthcare professionals dealing with mycoses.