TY - JOUR
T1 - Diagnose und Therapie von Candida-Infektionen. Gemeinsame Empfehlungen der Deutschsprachigen Mykologischen Gesellschaft (DMYKG) und der Paul-Ehrlich-Gesellschaft f�r Chemotherapie (PEG)
AU - Groll, A H
AU - Buchheidt, D
AU - Cornely, O
AU - Glöckner, A
AU - Heinz, W
AU - Höhl, R
AU - Horré, R
AU - Karthaus, M
AU - Kujath, P
AU - Willinger, B
AU - Presterl, E
AU - Rath, P
AU - Rickerts, V
AU - Ritter, J
AU - Lass-Flörl, C
AU - Ruhnke, M
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - Invasive Candida infections are important causes of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromized and hospitalized patients. This article provides the joint recommendations of the German-speaking Mycological Society (Deutschsprachige Mykologische Gesellschaft; DMyKG) and the Paul-Ehrlich-Society for Chemotherapy Section antifungal therapy (PEG-SAC) for diagnosis and treatment of invasive and superficial Candida infections. The recommendations are based on published results of clinical trials, case-series and expert opinion using the evidence criteria set forth by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Key recommendations are summarized here: The cornerstone of diagnosis remains the detection of the organism by culture with identification of the isolate at the species level; in vitro susceptibility testing is mandatory for invasive isolates. Options for initial therapy of candidemia and other invasive Candida infections in non-granulocytopenic patients include fluconazole or one of the three approved echinocandin compounds; liposomal amphotericin B and voriconazole are secondary alternatives because of their less favorable pharmacological properties. In granulocytopenic patients, an echinocandin or liposomal amphotericin B is recommended as initial therapy based on the fungicidal mode of action. Indwelling central venous catheters serve as a main source of infection independent of the pathogenesis of candidemia in the individual patients and should be removed whenever feasible. Pre-existing immunosuppressive treatment, particularly by glucocorticosteroids, ought to be discontinued, if feasible, or reduced. The duration of treatment for uncomplicated candidemia is 14 days following the first negative blood culture and resolution of all associated symptoms and findings. Ophthalmoscopy is recommended prior to the discontinuation of antifungal chemotherapy to rule out endophthalmitis or chorioretinitis. Beyond these key recommendations, this article provides detailed recommendations for specific disease entities, for antifungal treatment in pediatric patients as well as a comprehensive discussion of epidemiology, clinical presentation and emerging diagnostic options of invasive and superficial Candida infections.
AB - Invasive Candida infections are important causes of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromized and hospitalized patients. This article provides the joint recommendations of the German-speaking Mycological Society (Deutschsprachige Mykologische Gesellschaft; DMyKG) and the Paul-Ehrlich-Society for Chemotherapy Section antifungal therapy (PEG-SAC) for diagnosis and treatment of invasive and superficial Candida infections. The recommendations are based on published results of clinical trials, case-series and expert opinion using the evidence criteria set forth by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Key recommendations are summarized here: The cornerstone of diagnosis remains the detection of the organism by culture with identification of the isolate at the species level; in vitro susceptibility testing is mandatory for invasive isolates. Options for initial therapy of candidemia and other invasive Candida infections in non-granulocytopenic patients include fluconazole or one of the three approved echinocandin compounds; liposomal amphotericin B and voriconazole are secondary alternatives because of their less favorable pharmacological properties. In granulocytopenic patients, an echinocandin or liposomal amphotericin B is recommended as initial therapy based on the fungicidal mode of action. Indwelling central venous catheters serve as a main source of infection independent of the pathogenesis of candidemia in the individual patients and should be removed whenever feasible. Pre-existing immunosuppressive treatment, particularly by glucocorticosteroids, ought to be discontinued, if feasible, or reduced. The duration of treatment for uncomplicated candidemia is 14 days following the first negative blood culture and resolution of all associated symptoms and findings. Ophthalmoscopy is recommended prior to the discontinuation of antifungal chemotherapy to rule out endophthalmitis or chorioretinitis. Beyond these key recommendations, this article provides detailed recommendations for specific disease entities, for antifungal treatment in pediatric patients as well as a comprehensive discussion of epidemiology, clinical presentation and emerging diagnostic options of invasive and superficial Candida infections.
M3 - Zeitschriftenaufsätze
SN - 0940-6735
VL - 20
SP - 67
EP - 93
JO - Chemotherapie Journal
JF - Chemotherapie Journal
IS - 3
ER -