Diagnosis and treatment of invasive fungal infections in the cancer patient: recent progress and ongoing questions

Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Nov 15;59 Suppl 5(Suppl 5):S356-9. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciu591.

Abstract

In the last 5 years we have witnessed further developments in diagnosis and treatment of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) that complicate cancer chemotherapy. In this brief overview, we highlight some advancement, discuss future directions, and unmet needs in this complex area.

Keywords: Aspergillosis; cancer; candidiasis; diagnosis; treatment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis / complications
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis / complications
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Mycoses / complications
  • Mycoses / diagnosis*
  • Mycoses / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasms / complications*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents