Impact of Obesity in Patients with Candida Bloodstream Infections: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract Background Candida species are responsible for 15% of bloodstream infections, leading to prolonged hospitalizations and increased mortality. With the rise in obesity, antifungal dosing is unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine differences in clinical outcomes between obese vers...

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Main Authors: Katie E. Barber, Jamie L. Wagner, Jennifer M. Miller, Emily A. Lewis, Kayla R. Stover
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2020-02-01
Series:Infectious Diseases and Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-020-00285-7