Can Fluconazole Treat Sepsis? Understanding its Specific Role in Antifungal Therapy
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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.
