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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Steinbach, William J

Titel

Pediatric Invasive Candidiasis: Epidemiology and Diagnosis in Children

Ist Teil von

• Journal of fungi (Basel), 2016-01, Vol.2 (1), p.5

Ort / Verlag

Switzerland: MDPI AG

Erscheinungsjahr

2016

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Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Pediatric patients present with differing underlying conditions and cytotoxic therapeutic protocols, so the differing epidemiology of invasive candidiasis in children adults is not surprising. Understanding the species epidemiology is critical, as we often begin empiric therapy or therapy before antifungal susceptibilities are known. Reports with newer molecular diagnostic assays for invasive candidiasis are rare and require more study to develop firm pediatric-specific guidance. Antifungal treatment of pediatric candidiasis is reviewed in the context of larger epidemiologic studies and the few trials completed to date.