e2d5a769_Fungal_Pneumonia__ication_for_Antifungal_Therapy
[Fungal Pathogen] Histoplasmosis Significant hemoptysis; recurrent pneumonia; repair of bronchopleural fistula Corticosteroids in severe hypoxia or ARDS Anti-inflammatory agents to treat rheumatologic syndromes [Antifungal Drugs Used] Amphotericin B induces rapid response in patients who are severely ill or immunocompromised Azoles/triazoles in patients with milder illness
Acute pulmonary histoplasmosis with hypoxia; prolonged moderate symptoms for more than 1 month; disseminated disease; immunosuppressed host Mortality rate for untreated disseminated disease at 80%; reduced to 25% with treatment
Fungal Pneumonia
Indication for Antifungal Therapy