Diagnosis and Management of Candidemia - Epidemiology, Resistance, and Treatment

Learn about the diagnosis and management of candidemia in this 25-minute lecture from The Royal College of Pathologists. Explore the epidemiology, incidence, and geographical distribution of this common and serious fungal infection. Discover the changing landscape of candidemia over time, including emerging strains and increasing resistance. Examine risk factors, mortality rates, and clinical manifestations. Gain insights into laboratory diagnosis techniques, including culture and susceptibility testing. Understand treatment options and management strategies, with a focus on the emerging threat of Candida auris. Enhance your knowledge of this critical topic to improve patient care and outcomes.

Intro
Overview
Epidemiology: Ghana
Incidence
Candidaemia: changes over time
Candidaemia: geographical distrib
Candidaemia: risk factors
Mortality
Resistance (azole)
Resistance (echinocandin)
Clinical manifestation of candidae
Laboratory diagnosis
Culture
Susceptibility testing
Management
Treatment
Candida auris
Summary