A clinical perspective for the management of invasive fungal infections: Focus on IDSA guidelines

Citation
Dp. Kontoyiannis, A clinical perspective for the management of invasive fungal infections: Focus on IDSA guidelines, PHARMACOTHE, 21(8), 2001, pp. 175S-187S
Citations number
138
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology
Journal title
PHARMACOTHERAPY
ISSN journal
02770008 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
8
Year of publication
2001
Part
2
Supplement
S
Pages
175S - 187S
Database
ISI
SICI code
0277-0008(200108)21:8<175S:ACPFTM>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Invasive fungal infections, especially candidiasis and aspergillosis, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Many controversies surround the ma nagement of these infections. A critical overview of the recent Infectious Diseases Society of America practice guidelines is provided, as are comment s on both the conundrums and future perspectives in medical mycology.