Managing Invasive Fungal Infections in the Immunocompromised Patient
Invasive fungal infections are a growing problem, particularly in immunocompromised patients, and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Most of them are due to Candida species, especially Candida albicans. Invasive candidiasis includes candidaemia, disseminated candidiasis with deep organ involvement and chronic disseminated candidiasis. During the last decades rare pathogenic fungi, such as Aspergillus species, Zygomycetes, Fusarium species and Scedosporium have also emerged. Timely diagnosis and proper treatment are of paramount importance for a favourable outcome. Echinocandins offer a rapid resolution of symptoms with fewer complications and a favourable therapeutic and safety profile.
Modern Medicine – Issue 1, 2025
