Orlando, Fla.—The incidence of invasive fungal infections is increasing, and they continue to be a leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals. Depending on the fungi, mortality due to invasive mycoses ranges from 30% to more than 90%, Jose Vazquez, MD, explained at the 2016 annual MAD-ID meeting.
“Look at the epidemiologic data for central venous catheter infection—Candida spp. specifically is No. 3 on the hit parade. It’s not Pseudomonas; it’s not
JUNE 30, 2016