Mieko Tokano, Norihito Tarumoto, Jun Sakai, Kazuo Imai, Sakaru Koizumi, Haruka Karaushi, Tamotsu Hatanaka, Etsuko Kishi, Masafumi Seki, Koutaro Mitsutake, Shigefumi Maesaki
Candidemia, linked to high mortality rates, requires prompt antifungal therapy for better outcomes. Treatment is structured as an action bundle, which is beneficial when followed closely. However, the Japanese action bundle lacks detailed guidance on severe complications like endocarditis or ocular issues. To address this, we adjusted the action bundle and assessed outcomes with and without AFT intervention. We strengthened protocols for blood cultures and organ assessments, and the AFT contacted the primary physician when yeast-like fungi were detected in the patient's blood culture bottles...
April 15, 2024: Infectious Disease Reports