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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Mycology
  • Clinical Microbiology

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  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CR-BSIs) are increasing, often caused by Candida species.
  • Candida biofilms on catheters lead to antifungal resistance and treatment challenges.
  • Current treatment typically requires catheter removal and systemic antifungal therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing data on treating Candida-related CR-BSIs.
  • To evaluate the potential of antimicrobial lock therapy (AMLT) as a treatment strategy.
  • To identify promising antifungal agents for AMLT.

Main Methods:

  • Review of in vitro, animal, and patient data.
  • Analysis of existing literature on Candida CR-BSIs and AMLT.
  • Identification of effective antifungal agents for lock therapy.

Main Results:

  • Antimicrobial lock therapy is a promising strategy for Candida CR-BSIs.
  • Amphotericin, ethanol, and echinocandins show potential in antifungal lock therapy (AfLT).
  • Candida biofilms contribute to treatment difficulty and antifungal resistance.

Conclusions:

  • Antifungal lock therapy (AfLT) is a potential alternative or adjunct to systemic therapy for Candida CR-BSIs.
  • Further clinical trials are essential to establish the safety and efficacy of AfLT.
  • Targeting Candida biofilms on catheters is crucial for effective treatment.