Invasive candidiasis is an important health-care-associated fungal infection that can be
caused by several Candida spp.; the most common species is Candida albicans, but the …

Invasive infection caused by Candida species is a condition associated with medical
progress. It is a common health care–associated infection (HAI), and is widely recognized as …

Abstract Background Invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) remain important causes of morbidity
and mortality. The consensus definitions of the Infectious Diseases Group of the European …

Fungal endocarditis accounts for 1% to 3% of all infective endocarditis cases, is associated
with high morbidity and mortality (> 70%), and presents numerous challenges during clinical …

The critical nature of the microbiology laboratory in infectious disease diagnosis calls for a
close, positive working relationship between the physician/advanced practice provider and …

The EORTC/MSGERC recently revised and updated the consensus definitions of invasive
fungal disease (IFD). These definitions primarily focus on patients with cancer and stem cell …

Candida species, belonging to commensal microbial communities in humans, cause
opportunistic infections in individuals with impaired immunity. Pathogens encountered in …

It is important to realize that guidelines cannot always account for individual variation among
patients. They are not intended to supplant physician judgment with respect to particular …

The epidemiology of invasive candidiasis has evolved in recent years, warranting a review
of the changes and the implications for current and future diagnosis and treatment. The …

Despite advances in antifungal therapy, the mortality associated with invasive candidiasis
remains as high as 40%. This review summarizes recent trends and current strategies …