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Pharmacology of systemic antifungal agents

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Ashley, ESD; Lewis, R; Lewis, JS; Martin, C; Andes, D
Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases
August 1, 2006

Traditionally, many invasive fungal infections were associated with a poor prognosis, because effective therapeutic options were limited. The recent development of new antifungal agents has significantly contributed to the successful treatment of fungal diseases. These drugs offer novel mechanisms of action and expanded spectrums of activity over traditional treatment options. However, with these new agents comes the need for increased awareness of the potential interactions and toxicities associated with these drugs. Therefore, an understanding of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of the classes of antifungal compounds is vital for the effective management of invasive fungal infections. This review provides a summary of the pharmacologic principles involved in treatment of fungal diseases. © 2006 by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. All rights reserved.

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Clinical Infectious Diseases

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1058-4838

Publication Date

August 1, 2006

Volume

43

Issue

SUPPL. 1

Related Subject Headings

  • Microbiology
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 11 Medical and Health Sciences
  • 06 Biological Sciences
 

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Ashley, E. S. D., Lewis, R., Lewis, J. S., Martin, C., & Andes, D. (2006). Pharmacology of systemic antifungal agents. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 43(SUPPL. 1). https://doi.org/10.1086/504492
Ashley, E. S. D., R. Lewis, J. S. Lewis, C. Martin, and D. Andes. “Pharmacology of systemic antifungal agents.” Clinical Infectious Diseases 43, no. SUPPL. 1 (August 1, 2006). https://doi.org/10.1086/504492.
Ashley ESD, Lewis R, Lewis JS, Martin C, Andes D. Pharmacology of systemic antifungal agents. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2006 Aug 1;43(SUPPL. 1).
Ashley, E. S. D., et al. “Pharmacology of systemic antifungal agents.” Clinical Infectious Diseases, vol. 43, no. SUPPL. 1, Aug. 2006. Scopus, doi:10.1086/504492.
Ashley ESD, Lewis R, Lewis JS, Martin C, Andes D. Pharmacology of systemic antifungal agents. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2006 Aug 1;43(SUPPL. 1).

Published In

Clinical Infectious Diseases

DOI

ISSN

1058-4838

Publication Date

August 1, 2006

Volume

43

Issue

SUPPL. 1

Related Subject Headings

  • Microbiology
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 11 Medical and Health Sciences
  • 06 Biological Sciences