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Echinocandin Resistance in Candida.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 1 Dec 2015
Perlin David S
Abstract excerpt
Invasive fungal infections are an important infection concern for patients with underlying immunosuppression. Antifungal therapy is a critical component of patient care, but therapeutic choices are limited due to few drug classes. Antifungal resistance, especially among Candida species, aggravates the problem. The echinocandin drugs (micafungin, anidulafungin, and caspofungin) are the preferred choice to treat a...
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