ANTIFUNGALS (ADVANCED)
Learning Lab Advanced
Author information
Lena Rós Ásmundsdóttir, MD, PhD, FRCPath
Dr Ásmundsdóttir disclosed no conflict of interest.
Learning objectives:
- Describe polyenes, azoles, flucytosine, echinocandins, allylamines, griseofulvin
- Explain topical antifungals
- Identify agents used to treat Pneumocystis jirovecii and microsporidia infections
- Recognize laboratory monitoring of antifungals (blood concentrations)
- Explain clinical use of antifungals