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Central line associated candidemia with septic pulmonary embolism

"The treatment duration for candidemia with septic pulmonary embolism should be determined based on the clearance of fungus" Okuno et al (2020).

"The treatment duration for candidemia with septic pulmonary embolism should be determined based on the clearance of fungus" Okuno et al (2020).

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Abstract:

The treatment duration for candidemia with septic pulmonary embolism should be determined based on the clearance of fungus from the bloodstream and improvement of symptoms. The remaining lung nodules may not necessarily indicate persistent infection.

Reference:

Okuno D, Oshima K, Miyazaki T, Ashizawa N, Hirayama T, Takazono T, Saijo T, Yamamoto K, Imamura Y, Yamaguchi H, Sakamoto N, Obase Y, Izumikawa K, Yanagihara K, Mukae H. Duration of antifungal therapy for septic pulmonary embolism caused by Candida albicans from a central venous catheter: A case report. Clin Case Rep. 2020 Dec 4;9(2):707-710. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3628. PMID: 33598229; PMCID: PMC7869368.

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