Treatment of Invasive Fungal Infections

SOMER A.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTION, vol.3, pp.112-115, 2009 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTION
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.112-115
  • Keywords: Invasive fungal infections, antifungal therapy
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Invasive fungal infections are important cause of morbidity and mortality especially in immunocompromised children. In response to the increased incidence and high mortality, novel antifungal agents have been developed. In this review, the efficacy of antifungal drugs and the change of the antifungal therapy were evaluated.