Risk factors for invasive Candida infection in critically ill patients - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Thomas-Rüddel D, Schlattmann P, Pletz M, Kurzai O, Bloos F (2022) Risk factors for invasive Candida infection in critically ill patients - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Chest 161(2), 345. (Review)

Abstract

Current guidelines recommend empiric antifungal therapy in sepsis patients with high risk of invasive Candida infection. However, many different risk factors have been derived from multiple studies. These risk factors lack specificity and broad application would render the majority of ICU patient eligible for empiric antifungal therapy.

Leibniz-HKI-Authors

Oliver Kurzai

Identifier

doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.08.081

PMID: 34673022