Fungal Infections

Deborah Birx, MD, and Amy Carenza, BBA, highlight the targeting of multidrug-resistant organisms and tracking of infection trends without increasing staffing needs.

ActivePure’s Deborah Birx, MD, and Amy Carenza, BBA, discuss their study showing a 99% reduction in fungal colony-forming units, 98% reduction in aerobic bacteria, and a 66% decrease in C auris.

This systematic review focuses on breakthrough invasive fungal infections (bIFIs) in patients with high-risk hematological cancers, like acute leukemia, or those who have undergone stem cell transplants. Despite prophylactic antifungal treatments (usually with voriconazole or posaconazole), bIFIs remain challenging due to their complexity and high mortality rates.

Basilea Pharmaceutica says its investigational therapy, fosmanogepix, is being studied for candidemia and invasive candidiasis.

In the second installment of a 3-part series on long-acting injectables related to various infections, Caitlin Soto, PharmD, BCIDP, provides insights on using rezafungin for invasive candidiasis.

Examining the implications and challenges of coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A comprehensive look at coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) through diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and climate change impact.

Clinicians review a patient case including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.