| Literature DB >> 33946217 |
William Alegria1,2, Payal K Patel3,4.
Abstract
Inappropriate antifungal use is prevalent and can lead to drug-resistant fungi, expose patients to adverse drug events, and increase healthcare costs. While antimicrobial stewardship programs have traditionally focused on antibiotic use, the need for targeted antifungal stewardship (AFS) intervention has garnered interest in recent years. Despite this, data on AFS in immunocompromised patient populations is limited. This paper will review the current state of AFS in this complex population and explore opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration.Entities:
Keywords: antifungal stewardship; immunocompromised; invasive fungal infections
Year: 2021 PMID: 33946217 DOI: 10.3390/jof7050352
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Fungi (Basel) ISSN: 2309-608X