articleiFungiMar 1, 2026HYBRID OA

Comprehensive Review on Candidemia: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Future Directions

HDHaojie DongMSMinghui SongJSJingfang SunXLXiaoyi LuanMZMing Zhang
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Abstract

Candidemia is a leading cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections, associated with high mortality and substantial healthcare costs. Management challenges primarily arise from diagnostic delays due to the limitations of conventional methods, along with the difficulty in optimizing antifungal regimens. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of these issues, beginning with an overview of the epidemiology, species distribution, and origins of candidemia. It then focuses on the need for improved diagnostic technologies and the importance of susceptibility-guided therapy in enhancing patient outcomes and combating resistance. The article assesses current diagnostic approaches, their limitations, and emerging…

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  • Antifungal
  • Health care
  • Diagnostic test
  • Clinical trial
  • Clinical Practice
  • Healthcare system
  • Emerging technologies
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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