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Candidiasis

Monitoring

  • General
    • Monitor for relapse.
    • Monitor for complications of disease.
    • Monitor for complications of treatment.
  • Esophageal candidiasis
    • If patient does not respond to fluconazole, conduct:
      • Susceptibility testing to exclude drug resistance
      • Repeat endoscopy to exclude other conditions
  • Retinal involvement
    • Monitor with funduscopy to ensure complete resolution.
  • Invasive candidiasis
    • Serial measurement of ß-1,4-glucan to demonstrate falling levels may be helpful in monitoring the effectiveness of therapy.

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