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ArticleEuropean journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology2025

Salvage therapy of complicated Candida albicans spondylodiscitis with Rezafungin.

Nina Grasselli Kmet, Roberto Luzzati, Jacopo Monticelli, Stella Babich, Jacopo Conti, Stefano Di Bella

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Article in European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Nina Grasselli KmetInfectious Diseases Department, University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia. nina.grasselli@kclj.si.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7415-123X
Roberto LuzzatiClinical Department of Medical, Surgical, and Health Sciences, Trieste University, Trieste, Italy.
Jacopo MonticelliInfectious Disease Unit, Trieste University Hospital, Trieste, Italy.
Stella BabichInfectious Disease Unit, Trieste University Hospital, Trieste, Italy.
Jacopo ContiAOU Policlinico di Modena, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, 41121, Italy.
Stefano Di BellaClinical Department of Medical, Surgical, and Health Sciences, Trieste University, Trieste, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Invasive fungal infections, particularly those caused by Candida species, represent an increasing cause of hospital-related morbidity and mortality. Most commonly Candida spp. is the causative agent of candidemia and invasive candidiasis. In this report we present a complex case of Candida albicans spondylodiscitis, successfully treated with rezafungin, a new echinocandin suitable for weekly outpatient administration. This case illustrates the first documented use of rezafungin in an outpatient setting for C. albicans spondylodiscitis, demonstrating its potential in managing complex fungal infections.

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Antifungal AgentsCandida albicansCandidiasisDiscitisEchinocandinsSalvage TherapyHumansTreatment OutcomeAntifungal AgentsEchinocandinsRezafungin

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