TY - JOUR
AU - Garey, Kevin
AB - Curr Fungal Infect Rep (2016) 10:68–77 DOI 10.1007/s12281-016-0257-2 CURRENT MANAGEMENT OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS (RE LEWIS, SECTION EDITOR) Impact of New Diagnostic Approaches for Invasive Candidiasis on Antifungal Stewardship 1 1 1 Amelia K. Sofjan & Rachel J. Musgrove & Kevin W. Garey Published online: 4 April 2016 Springer Science+Business Media New York 2016 Abstract similar conclusions. Compared to conventional methods and Background Invasive candidiasis (IC) including candidemia baseline stewardship activities, the integration of RDTs for IC and deep-seated candidiasis is associated with up to 50 % and real-time decision support, mainly through antifungal overall mortality and up to $80,000 in attributable cost stewardship, was associated with decreased mortality, more (2015 US$). Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for Candida have optimal use of antifungals, and reduced healthcare costs. been developed. However, whether RDTs along with real- However, larger clinical studies are needed to confirm these time decision support translate to better attainment of steward- trends. ship goals—improve clinical outcomes, minimize unintended . . . consequences of antifungal use, and reduce healthcare costs— Keywords Rapid diagnostic tests Candidemia Fungemia . . is unknown. The purpose of this systematic review was to Invasive candidiasis Antifungal stewardship Antimicrobial . . provide an up-to-date review 
TI - Impact of New Diagnostic Approaches for Invasive Candidiasis on Antifungal Stewardship
JF - Current Fungal Infection Reports
DO - 10.1007/s12281-016-0257-2
DA - 2016-04-04
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/springer-journals/impact-of-new-diagnostic-approaches-for-invasive-candidiasis-on-0bWvUAxgfR
SP - 68
EP - 77
VL - 10
IS - 2
DP - DeepDyve
ER -