Invasive Candidiasis
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- 8 October 2015
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 373 (15), 1445-1456
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmra1315399
Abstract
Despite advances in antifungal therapy, the mortality associated with invasive candidiasis remains as high as 40%. This review summarizes recent trends and current strategies, including early treatment and the emergence of resistance against triazoles and echinocandins.Keywords
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