What Is the Most Recent Evidence on the Prevention and Early Treatment of Invasive Fungal Infections in Nonneutropenic Critically Ill Patients?
| Author | Andrea Cortegiani | en |
| Author | Vincenzo Russotto | en |
| Author | Pasquale Iozzo | en |
| Author | Santi Maurio Raineri | en |
| Author | Antonino Giarratano | en |
| Issued Date | 2017-10-31 | en |
| Abstract | Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are associated with high morbidity and mortality in intensive care units. Candida species are the most important fungal pathogens and among the most frequent causes of infection in critically ill patients. Studies have evaluated the correlation between the onset of antifungal treatment and survival. However, definitive diagnosis of IFI is time-consuming in clinical practice. Antifungal prophylaxis and preemptive or empirical treatments are among therapeutic strategies to prevent or treat early fungal infections in selected patients. Recently, new evidence from randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews has been published. Moreover, new clinical practice guidelines from international communities are available. The aim of this review was to present updated evidence on this topic. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/archcid.12414 | en |
| Keyword | Invasive Fungal Infection | en |
| Keyword | Candida spp. | en |
| Keyword | Antifungal Treatment | en |
| Keyword | Fungal Sepsis | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | What Is the Most Recent Evidence on the Prevention and Early Treatment of Invasive Fungal Infections in Nonneutropenic Critically Ill Patients? | en |
| Type | Review Article | en |
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