Prescribing patterns of echinocandins in adult patients in a private hospital in Gauteng, South Africa

Prescribing patterns of echinocandins in adult patients in a private hospital in Gauteng, South Africa

Background: Worldwide, the leading cause of invasive candidiasis and the fourth leading cause of hospital-acquired infections are the Candida species (spp.) group. One of the most important tools in fighting such drug-resistant fungi is the appropriate use of antifungal agents. Objectives: The stud...

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Main Authors: Anja Grey, Rianda Joubert, Stephan Steyn, Marlene Julyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2023-03-01
Series:Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
echinocandins
candidemia
loading dose
daily dose
appropriate duration
Online Access:https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/470

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