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ReviewJournal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Early Antifungal Treatment in Immunocompromised Patients, Including Hematological and Critically Ill Patients.

Galina Klyasova, Galina Solopova, Jehad Abdalla, Marina Popova, Muhlis Cem Ar, Murat Sungur, Riad El Fakih, Reem S Almaghrabi, Murat Akova

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Review in Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Galina KlyasovaDepartment of Microbiology and Antimicrobial Therapy, National Medical Research Center for Hematology, 125167 Moscow, Russia.ORCID 0000-0001-5973-5763
Galina SolopovaInfection Control Department, Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, 119571 Moscow, Russia.ORCID 0000-0002-1680-7269
Jehad AbdallaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi 51133, United Arab Emirates.
Marina PopovaRM Gorbacheva Research Institute of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplantation, Pavlov University, 197022 St. Petersburg, Russia.ORCID 0000-0001-8536-5495
Muhlis Cem ArDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, 34098 Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-0332-9253
Murat SungurDivision of Intensive Care, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-0011-3166
Riad El FakihDepartment of Hematology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh 11471, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-4498-3865
Reem S AlmaghrabiSection of Transplant Infectious Diseases, Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh 11311, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-1275-8324
Murat AkovaInfectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, 06230 Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-6904-9473

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

(1) Background: Invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) represent significant challenges in clinical practice, particularly among immunocompromised individuals, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality. The present document aims to provide evidence-based consensus for the timely initiation of antifungal treatment, focusing on early empiric approaches among immunocompromised patients. (2) Methods: A multidisciplinary expert panel of nine healthcare professionals (HCPs) reviewed the literature, including guidelines and consensus reports (2013-2023; PubMed, Scopus). The panel defined appropriate empiric antifungal approaches for invasive candidiasis, aspergillosis, and mucormycosis among hematological and critically ill patients. Consensus was defined as ≥75% agreement. (3) Results: A total of 47 statements were included. The experts recommend that early targeted antifungal therapy is critical for high-risk patients with suspected IFDs. Empiric therapy may be initiated before definitive diagnosis, considering the local fungal prevalence and the patient's risk category. Close monitoring is essential, and switching between antifungal classes may be necessary for patients who experience deterioration or side effects. The transition from intravenous to oral therapy depends on the specific infection, the availability of therapeutic drug monitoring, and the patient's progress. (4) Conclusions: Implementing this targeted, early approach may improve the outcomes of vulnerable patients with IFDs.

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antifungal agentsconsensuscritically ill patientsDelphi surveyearly antifungal treatmentempiric antifungal therapyimmunocompromised patientsinvasive fungal diseasesopportunistic infection

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PMCPMC12843418

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