CHAPTER 24. Invasive Candidiasis by Matteo Bassetti,  Malgorzata Mikulska, Juan Gea-Banacloche, Claudio Viscoli

ABSTRACT

Candida infections are increasing. Non-albicans Candida are now the most commonly isolated species in immunocompromised patients. The determination of serum beta-D-glucan may allow early diagnosis but the best implementation of this new technology as screening or diagnostic test remains to be determined. From the therapeutic standpoint, the echinocandins have changed the management of invasive candidiasis due to their effectiveness and excellent safety and drug interaction profile.