Tag: Antifungal therapy

Candidemia, a fungal bloodstream infection caused by *Candida*, is one of the most common bloodstream infections in the United States, with an estimated 25,000 cases occurring annually [1.7.4]. So, how long is the treatment for a blood fungal infection? The answer is highly variable.

Fungal endocarditis, a severe form of infective endocarditis, is associated with mortality rates ranging from 10% to 75%, making it one of the most challenging infections to treat. Effective treatment depends on a prompt diagnosis and an aggressive, combined medical and surgical strategy, as medical therapy alone often proves insufficient.

While the majority of sepsis cases are caused by bacteria, with fungal sepsis accounting for an estimated 20% of cases in some hospital settings, knowing the causative pathogen is critical for treatment. Therefore, the question 'Can fluconazole treat sepsis?' requires a specific answer: only if the sepsis is caused by a susceptible fungus and not bacteria.