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[Fungal Pathogen] Candidiasis Rapid tapering of immunosuppressive agents and corticosteroids; important to remove indwelling infected intravenous lines or urinary catheters in setting of hematogenous spread [Antifungal Drugs Used] Amphotericin B is mainstay Flucytosine may be of benefit when added to amphotericin B Fluconazole use in pulmonary disease not studied but is effective in hepatosplenic candidiasis and candidemia Echinocandins may be useful alternatives
All patients with invasive disease or dissemination; important to reverse factors affecting immune status Expert recommendations and clinical practice guidelines do not recommend antifungal treatment facing isolation in respiratory samples regardless the number of positive samples[10]
Fungal Pneumonia
Indication for Antifungal Therapy