Limitations of caspofungin in the treatment of obstructive pyonephrosis due to <it>Candida glabrata </it>infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Caspofungin is a new antifungal agent with high-level activity against a number of <it>Candida </it>species including those that are resistant to azoles. Its good safety profile and low nephrotoxicity makes it an attracti...

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Main Authors: Ross Calum N, Schelenz Silke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/6/126