Mycoses
From the Journals
Candida auris transmission can be contained in postacute care settings
A new study from Orange County, California, shows how Candida auris, an emerging pathogen, was successfully identified and contained in...
News from the FDA/CDC
Untreatable, drug-resistant fungus found in Texas and Washington, D.C.
From the Journals
Fungemia, other fungal infections associated with s. Boulardii probiotics
News
FDA approves ibrexafungerp for vaginal yeast infection
This is the first drug in a new antifungal class.
Conference Coverage
Infective endocarditis from IV drug use tied to hemorrhagic stroke
From the Journals
Posaconazole prophylaxis was effective in children with ALL undergoing chemotherapy
Targeted posaconazole prophylaxis was effective in preventing invasive fungal infection in children with ALL undergoing induction chemotherapy.
From the Journals
ID consult for Candida bloodstream infections can reduce mortality risk
Conference Coverage
In vasculitis, the skin tells the story
MILAN – Confirmatory lab testing – and assessing for renal involvement – are still paramount, however.
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Onychomycosis that fails terbinafine probably isn’t T. rubrum
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – T. rubrum remains the most common cause of toenail fungus in the United States, but...
From the Journals
Severe influenza increases risk of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in the ICU
From the Journals
NYC outbreak of Candida auris linked to 45% mortality