[Invasive candidiasis]

Candida spp is responsible for 70-90% of invasive fungal infections. Invasive candidiasis is usually diagnosed by blood culture; other microbiological methods such as PCR, beta-D-glucans and mannans/anti-mannans are available in addition to clinical scores such as the Candida score. Management includes antifungal therapy, removal of catheters and source control, follow-up blood cultures and fundus examination, one possible complication being endophthalmitis. Candida albicans is the most common species in Switzerland and is generally susceptible to all antifungal agents. One concern is the spread of Candida auris, due to multi-resistant strains and the propensity to spread within and between hospitals, which is difficult to control.