T2Candida May Shorten Time to Candida Detection, Species Identification
Researchers validated the clinical sensitivity of the T2Candida panel for the diagnosis of bloodstream infections caused by the 5 most common pathogenic Candida species.
Fungal Infections
Vegetation Size May Increase Mortality Risk in Infective Endocarditis
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, patients with infective endocarditis with vegetations greater than 10mm in size had significantly increased risk of systemic embolism and mortality.
Possible Microbial Contamination Prompts Voluntary Recall of Diabetes Drug
FDA posts a notification for a voluntarily recall of a diabetes drug over microbial contamination.
Long-Term Outcomes Following Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Caused by Candida
Six-month survival was better in patients who received liposomal amphotericin B-based monotherapy than in those receiving a candin-based monotherapy.
Novel Antifungal Agent for Treatment of Aspergillus flavus Infections
F901318 has potent in vitro activity against A flavus and is highly active in both in vitro and in vivo models mimicking invasive human disease.
The T2Candida Panel Has Decreased Time to Therapy Initiation for Candidemia
Antimicrobial stewardship traditionally focuses on optimal use of antibacterial agents, not antifungal therapy.
T2 Candida Panel is Superior to Blood Cultures for Identifying Candidemia
Compared to blood cultures, T2 Candida Panel is faster and more sensitive in detecting Candidemia.
Candida auris: Dispatch From an Outbreak
Rapid identification of Candida auris is crucial in order to implement appropriate precautions and avoid transmission to other patients.
Aspergillosis, An Emerging Complication of Severe Flu Infections
Drs Tapper and Crum-Cianflone discuss aspergillosis, an emerging complication of severe influenza infections.
TNF Inhibitors and Risk Factors for Fungal and Mycobacterial Infections
Researchers designed a case-control study using de-identified commercial health claim information in the United States from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2009.
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