Candidiasis
- Therapy depends on site + Candida species
- Mucosal disease often uses fluconazole or topical azole
- Candidemia → echinocandin first-line for many patients
- Remove infected intravascular devices when appropriate
- Step down to fluconazole if susceptible/stable
- Eye/CNS/urinary disease can require different drugs
Use at a glance
- Therapy depends on site + Candida species
Treatment options
- Candidemia → echinocandin first-line for many patients
Other treatment options
- Mucosal disease often uses fluconazole or topical azole
- Eye/CNS/urinary disease can require different drugs
Choosing treatment
- Remove infected intravascular devices when appropriate
- Step down to fluconazole if susceptible/stable
Self-check
- What is first-line treatment for candidemia in many patients?
An echinocandin. - Why do ocular/CNS/urinary Candida infections need separate drug selection?
They may require different drugs.
Drugs used for this (4)
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