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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
#416: Antifungals, Candida, Mucorales, Aspergillus, Pneumocystis: The Fungus Among Us with Dr. Ilan Schwartz MD
Nov 20, 2023
A discussion with Dr. Ilan Schwartz, an expert in fungal infections, covers topics like when to worry about fungal infections, starting anti-fungals, testing basics, resistant candida, and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. The episode also touches on MRI priorities for surgeons, unique holiday gifts, and the challenges of treating Candida and Canada-Oris.
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- Prompt recognition and appropriate management are crucial in invasive fungal infections, especially in medically and surgically complex patients.
- Candida auris is a concerning fungal pathogen due to its ability to form biofilms and resistance to antifungals, requiring vigilant infection prevention and control measures.
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Invasive fungal infections and their risk factors
Invasive fungal infections, such as invasive candidiasis and mucormycosis, are a concern in medically and surgically complex patients. Risk factors include surgery, central venous catheters, broad-spectrum antibiotics, mucositis, neutropenia, and more. Prompt recognition and appropriate management are crucial.
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