title: Approaches to the management of invasive fungal infections in hematologic malignancy and hematopoietic cell transplantation.
abstract: Patients with hematologic malignancy and hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients are at increased risk for invasive fungal infection (IFI) as a result of immunosuppression or organ damage stemming from their underlying disease, its treatment, or both. Such IFIs can cause significant morbidity and mortality, and the diagnosis and treatment of infected patients frequently are clinically challenging. This article discusses the epidemiology and risk factors for IFI in patients with hematologic malignancy and HCT recipients. The pros and cons of available antifungal agents are discussed, and evolving treatment strategies and recent prophylaxis guidelines from various professional organizations are reviewed. Finally, recommendations are offered for antifungal prophylaxis according to risk group.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France.
authors.forename: Mauricette
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Michallet
authors.forename: James I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Ito
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D025141:Drug Resistance, Fungal; D019337:Hematologic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D009181:Mycoses / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents