Invasive Candidiasis in Various Patient Populations: Incorporating Non-Culture Diagnostic Tests into Rational Management Strategies

Invasive Candidiasis in Various Patient Populations: Incorporating Non-Culture Diagnostic Tests into Rational Management Strategies

Mortality rates due to invasive candidiasis remain unacceptably high, in part because the poor sensitivity and slow turn-around time of cultures delay the initiation of antifungal treatment. β-d-glucan (Fungitell) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based (T2Candida) assays are FDA-approved adjuncts...

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Main Authors: Cornelius J. Clancy, Ryan K. Shields, M. Hong Nguyen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
invasive candidiasis
candidemia
intra-abdominal candidiasis
β-d-glucan
polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
diagnosis
Bayesian
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/2/1/10

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