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Attributable mortality of candidemia after introduction of echinocandins

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Candidemia is among the most frequent nosocomial bloodstream infections. Landmark case‐control studies on amphotericin B and fluconazole estimated attributable mortality rates of 38% and 49%, respectively. After introduction of echinocandins,… Click to show full abstract

Candidemia is among the most frequent nosocomial bloodstream infections. Landmark case‐control studies on amphotericin B and fluconazole estimated attributable mortality rates of 38% and 49%, respectively. After introduction of echinocandins, these may have decreased.

Keywords: mortality candidemia; attributable mortality; candidemia introduction; introduction echinocandins

Journal Title: Mycoses
Year Published: 2020

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