Author:

Groll AH, Tragiannidis A

Date: 28 September 2010

Abstract:

Paediatric age groups display important differences in host biology, predisposing conditions, epidemiology and presentation of fungal infections relative to the adult population. During the past decade, several new antifungal agents have been developed. Although not all of these agents are yet approved for children, the paediatric development of antifungal agents has moved forwards in an exemplary manner. Invasive fungal infections will remain important causes of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised paediatric patients. Whereas the availability of new therapeutic options is an important advance, antifungal therapy has become increasingly complex, and a thorough understanding of the available antifungal armamentarium is essential for the successful management of the individual patient. This article provides an update on the pharmacokinetics, safety and dosing of antifungal agents in paediatric patients, and their clinical indications.

Link to DOI

Download the full article (Disclaimer)

This manuscript library of ~16,000 articles (1729-2024) related to Aspergillus and aspergillosis is intended for individual study only, and is provided as contribution to global understanding of the topic. Please refer to the publisher’s guidance about any other usage.

I understand (click to accept and view download link)

---