e2d5a769_Fungal_Pneumonia__ication_for_Antifungal_Therapy
[Fungal Pathogen] Mucormycosis Aggressive surgical debridement of necrotic tissue important in mucormycosis, especially if confined to lungs [Antifungal Drugs Used] Lipid amphotericin B is the mainstay of therapy; posaconazol is poorly absorbed, considered second line Mucor species generally resistant to azoles (voriconazole has no activity against them) Echinocandins (Caspofungin) useful as salvage therapy
Mortality rates as high as 70% in patients with invasive pulmonary mucormycosis
Fungal Pneumonia
Indication for Antifungal Therapy