Successful treatment of Candida parapsilosis (fluconazole-resistant) osteomyelitis with caspofungin in a HIV patient

Author: Legout L   Assal M   Rohner P   Lew D   Bernard L   Hoffmeyer P  

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

ISSN: 0036-5548

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol.38, Iss.8, 2006-08, pp. : 728-730

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Abstract

Treating Candida arthritis is challenging. We report a case of Candida parapsilosis arthritis successfully treated with caspofungin. We illustrate the likelihood of severe infections due fluconazole resistant C. parapsilosis after extensive fluconazole use and discuss the role of newer antifungal agents in the treatment of arthritis due to Candida spp.

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