Isavuconazole in the Treatment of Chronic Forms of Coccidioidomycosis
Arash Heidari, Rupam Sharma, Qusai Shakir, Madiha Shah, Josh Clement, Monica Donnelley, Trina Reynolds, Kate Trigg, Jeff Jolliff, Rasha Kuran, Royce H. Johnson, George R. Thompson
Abstract
Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection with a range of clinical manifestations. Currently used antifungal agents exhibit variable efficacy and toxicity profiles that necessitate evaluation of additional therapeutic options. Improvement was observed in the majority of patients treated with isavuconazole, with clinical failures observed only in those with coccidioidal meningitis.
Topics & Concepts
AntifungalMedicineCryptococcal meningitisIntensive care medicineMeningitisDermatologyImmunologySurgeryHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Viral diseaseFungal Infections and StudiesAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityNail Diseases and Treatments