The presence of an FKS mutation rather than MIC is an independent risk factor for failure of echinocandin therapy among patients with invasive candidiasis due to Candida glabrata.

Shields, Ryan K

The presence of an FKS mutation rather than MIC is an independent risk factor for failure of echinocandin therapy among patients with invasive candidiasis due to Candida glabrata. [electronic resource] - Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy Sep 2012 - 4862-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

1098-6596

10.1128/AAC.00027-12 doi


Abdominal Abscess--complications
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Antifungal Agents--pharmacology
Candida glabrata--drug effects
Candidemia--complications
Candidiasis, Invasive--complications
Echinocandins--pharmacology
Female
Fungal Proteins--genetics
Glucosyltransferases--genetics
Humans
Male
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Middle Aged
Mutation
Predictive Value of Tests
Risk Factors
Treatment Failure