Invasive fungal infections in patients with liver disease: immunological and clinical considerations for the intensive care unit
Study context
- Population
- Intensive care unit (ICU) patients with liver disease
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- IFI diagnosis in ICU patients with liver disease often delayed or overlooked, contributing to extremely high ICU mortality despite effective (largely safe) antifungal therapy
- Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) afflict a smaller percentage of patients than bacterial infections and are usually discovered during the ICU stay
- Most relevant fungal pathogens: Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus
Original publication
Invasive fungal infections in patients with liver disease: immunological and clinical considerations for the intensive care unit. Intensive Care Med. Published 17 February 2025. doi:10.
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