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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care Medicine

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  • Invasive candidiasis incidence is rising in critically ill and hematologic oncology patients.
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  • Early detection and treatment significantly impact prognosis.

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  • To review current culture-independent diagnostic methods for invasive candidiasis.
  • To update therapeutic algorithms based on evidence and guidelines.
  • To explore the role of clinical prediction scores and fungal serological markers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on culture-independent microbiological tests.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data and risk factors for invasive candidiasis.
  • Synthesis of international guidelines for therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • Culture-independent tests offer promising diagnostic avenues.
  • Combining clinical scores with serological markers can optimize antifungal therapy.
  • Updated algorithms provide a framework for managing invasive candidiasis.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis and targeted antifungal therapy are key for better patient prognosis.
  • Non-culture-based methods and biomarker combinations are vital for timely intervention.
  • Evidence-based guidelines are essential for optimizing treatment in high-risk populations.