학술논문

CandidaEmpyema in Febrile Neutropenia - Augmented value of direct inoculation into BacT/Alert blood culture vials
Document Type
Article
Source
Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology; July-September 2022, Vol. 40 Issue: 3 p440-442, 3p
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ISSN
02550857
Abstract
Candidaempyema is an uncommon complication of febrile neutropenia. We present 4 such cases which highlight the importance of direct inoculation of body fluids in automated blood culture bottle leading to increased yield. Our cases and review of literature also highlight that echinocandins have poor penetration into pleural fluid; azoles (especially voriconazole) should be preferred as drug of choice.