March 3, 2026Open Access

Five things the intensivist cannot forget in the management of invasive candidiasis

Key Points

Intensivists need vital knowledge for effective management of invasive candidiasis, ensuring better patient outcomes.
Key aspects include familiarization with diagnostic tools and understanding appropriate therapy drugs and dosages.
Management requires a comprehensive approach that considers various risk factors prevalent among critically ill patients.
Heightening awareness of invasive candidiasis is essential, as prompt intervention may significantly alter patient prognosis.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Intensivists are increasingly faced with the suspicion and diagnosis of invasive candidiasis, as critically ill patients more often have risk factors for this disease. In this paper, we present five things that the intensivist must know to address thischallenge. These items, which include tools available for diagnosis, main principles of therapy (drug and dose) …

Five things the intensivist cannot forget in the management of invasive candidiasis

Key Points

Abstract

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