Management of fungal infections following allogeneic stem cell transplantation

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2008 Jun;6(3):373-84. doi: 10.1586/14787210.6.3.373.

Abstract

Fungal infection remains an important complication in allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT). Since the prognosis of fungal infection is poor, prophylaxis is critical for its management; owing to recent progression in allo-SCT management and widespread use of reduced-intensity regimens, the strategy of infectious prophylaxis has also changed. Various antifungals have recently been developed and applied to clinical use. A major change in antifungal management will probably occur in the next few years.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Azoles / therapeutic use
  • Chemoprevention
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Echinocandins / therapeutic use
  • Fungi / classification
  • Fungi / pathogenicity
  • Humans
  • Mycoses / drug therapy*
  • Mycoses / microbiology
  • Mycoses / prevention & control*
  • Polyenes / therapeutic use
  • Stem Cell Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Transplantation, Homologous / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Azoles
  • Echinocandins
  • Polyenes