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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Glockner A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3352073 | biostudies-other | 2011 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
European journal of medical research 20110401 4
Working by a distinct cell wall-specific mechanism of action, the echinocandin class of antifungals has substantially expanded the range of available treatments for invasive Candida infections. Anidulafungin, caspofungin and micafungin were investigated versus drugs from earlier antifungal classes in large clinical trials that demonstrated their excellent clinical and microbiological efficacy in the primary treatment of invasive candidiasis. Therefore, and supported by a number of favourable pha ...[more]