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[Therapy of systemic candidiasis].

C F Cascioli1, M Balletta, P Donadio

  • 1Università degli Studi di Napoli, II Facoltà di Medicina, Cattedra di Patologia Neonatale, Ospedale SS, Annunziata.

Minerva Medica
|June 1, 1990
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Candida septicaemia, a common fungal infection, often affects immunocompromised individuals. Early diagnosis and combination therapy with amphotericin B and 5-flucytosine are crucial for effective treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • Candida septicaemia is a growing clinical concern.
  • Candida species are commensal organisms in healthy individuals.
  • Systemic infections primarily impact immunocompromised patients.

Purpose:

  • To highlight diagnostic challenges in invasive candidiasis.
  • To outline effective treatment strategies for Candida septicaemia.
  • To discuss the properties and administration of key antifungal agents.

Summary:

  • Invasive candidiasis diagnosis is often delayed due to unreliable blood cultures.
  • Combination therapy with amphotericin B and 5-flucytosine is the recommended treatment.
  • Amphotericin B requires careful monitoring due to nephrotoxicity, while 5-flucytosine may induce resistance.

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Impact:

  • Improved diagnostic protocols can lead to earlier intervention.
  • Optimized antifungal regimens can reduce morbidity and mortality.
  • Understanding drug toxicities and resistance patterns enhances patient management.