Systemic/Invasive Fungal Infxns Flashcards
1
Q
Candidiasis Neutropenic - Tx
A
- Echinocandin or Lipid form of Ampho B
2
Q
Cryptococcosis - HIV (-), Non-Transplant Pt
A
Ampho B + Flucytosine
3
Q
Aspergillosis Tx & PTx
A
- Tx: Voriconazole
- PTx: Posaconazole
4
Q
Candidiasis - Tx
A
- Empiric: Echinocandin (fungins)
- Targeted: Fluconazole
Tx for 14d after first negative BC
5
Q
Cryptococcosis - HIV (+)
A
- Induction: Ampho B + Flucytosine
- Consolidation: Fluconazole
- Maintenance: Fluconazole
6
Q
Histoplasmosis - Immunocompetent Host
A
- Mild-Mod w/ Sx >4w: Itraconazole
- Severe: Lipid Ampho B, then Itraconazole
12 weeks
7
Q
Histoplasmosis - Immunocompromised Host
A
- Less severe: Itraconazole
- Mod-Severe: Lipid Ampho B, then Itraconazole
12 MONTHS
8
Q
Coccidiodomycosis - Tx
A
Fluconazole
