Invasive candidiasis
Invasive candidiasis is an important fungal disease caused by Candida albicans and,
increasingly, non-albicans Candida pathogens. Invasive Candida infections originate most …
increasingly, non-albicans Candida pathogens. Invasive Candida infections originate most …
Novel antifungals and treatment approaches to tackle resistance and improve outcomes of invasive fungal disease
Fungal infections are on the rise, driven by a growing population at risk and climate change.
Currently available antifungals include only five classes, and their utility and efficacy in …
Currently available antifungals include only five classes, and their utility and efficacy in …
Fungal endocarditis: pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management
Fungal endocarditis accounts for 1% to 3% of all infective endocarditis cases, is associated
with high morbidity and mortality (> 70%), and presents numerous challenges during clinical …
with high morbidity and mortality (> 70%), and presents numerous challenges during clinical …
[HTML][HTML] European candidaemia is characterised by notable differential epidemiology and susceptibility pattern: results from the ECMM Candida III study
The objectives of this study were to assess Candida spp. distribution and antifungal
resistance of candidaemia across Europe. Isolates were collected as part of the third ECMM …
resistance of candidaemia across Europe. Isolates were collected as part of the third ECMM …
Social determinants of health as drivers of fungal disease
Disparities in social determinants of health (SDOH) play a significant role in causing health
inequities globally. The physical environment, including housing and workplace …
inequities globally. The physical environment, including housing and workplace …
Outcomes by Candida spp. in the ReSTORE Phase 3 trial of rezafungin versus caspofungin for candidemia and/or invasive candidiasis
JB Locke, CM Pillar, M Castanheira… - Antimicrobial Agents …, 2024 - journals.asm.org
Rezafungin is a long-acting, intravenously administered echinocandin for the treatment of
candidemia and invasive candidiasis (IC). Non-inferiority of rezafungin vs caspofungin for …
candidemia and invasive candidiasis (IC). Non-inferiority of rezafungin vs caspofungin for …
Whole genome sequencing analysis demonstrates therapy‐induced echinocandin resistance in Candida auris isolates
Candida auris is an emerging, multidrug‐resistant yeast, causing outbreaks in healthcare
facilities. Echinocandins are the antifungal drugs of choice to treat candidiasis, as they …
facilities. Echinocandins are the antifungal drugs of choice to treat candidiasis, as they …
New treatment options for critically important WHO fungal priority pathogens
Background Yet often overlooked in public health discourse, fungal infections pose a
crucialglobal disease burden associated with annual mortality rates approximately equal to …
crucialglobal disease burden associated with annual mortality rates approximately equal to …
[HTML][HTML] Attributable mortality of candidemia–results from the ECMM Candida III multinational European observational cohort study
Introduction Despite antifungal advancements, candidaemia still has a high mortality rate of
up to 40%. The ECMM Candida III study in Europe investigated the changing epidemiology …
up to 40%. The ECMM Candida III study in Europe investigated the changing epidemiology …
Epidemiology of invasive candidiasis
DJ Bays, EN Jenkins, M Lyman, T Chiller… - Clinical …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Invasive candidiasis (IC) is an increasingly prevalent, costly, and potentially fatal infection
brought on by the opportunistic yeast, Candida. Previously, IC has predominantly been …
brought on by the opportunistic yeast, Candida. Previously, IC has predominantly been …