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Candidemia in the cancer patient: diagnosis, treatment, and future directions
Matthew W McCarthy1, Thomas J Walsh2
1a Division of General Internal Medicine , New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College , New York , NY , USA.
Introduction:
The presence of Candida species in the blood is known as candidemia and may constitute a medical emergency for patients with cancer. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment of this fungal infection, mortality remains unacceptably high. Areas covered: This paper reviews recent advances in molecular diagnostics to detect species of Candida as well as novel antifungal agents that have been developed to address candidiasis. We also review prophylaxis strategies to prevent candidiasis in high-risk cancer patients. Expert commentary: We draw from our own experiences treating candidemia in the cancer patient and review novel diagnostic strategies involving molecular resonance and mass spectroscopy. We also explore novel chemoprophylaxis and treatment options, including new drugs such as rezafungin and SCY-078. We also look ahead, to examine how this condition will be managed in the years ahead.
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