What can we learn from Fatima's case?
Effective multidisciplinary coordination
is imperative when treating IFIs22,23
is imperative when treating IFIs22,23
Optimal management of a patient with IFI requires
effective teamwork.22,23 A multidisciplinary team
was involved in Fatima's care, with input from the
infectious diseases, ICU, radiology, neurosurgery,
mycology and histopathology teams.
effective teamwork.22,23 A multidisciplinary team
was involved in Fatima's care, with input from the
infectious diseases, ICU, radiology, neurosurgery,
mycology and histopathology teams.
Be aware of breakthroughs IFIs24
Breakthrough IFIs can still occur despite antifungal
prophylaxis. In Fatima's case, she had not been
taking her full prescribed dose of posaconazole
(300 mg qd prescribed, 200 mg qd taken),
resulting in sub-optimal prophylaxis and increased
risk of breakthrough infection.25
prophylaxis. In Fatima's case, she had not been
taking her full prescribed dose of posaconazole
(300 mg qd prescribed, 200 mg qd taken),
resulting in sub-optimal prophylaxis and increased
risk of breakthrough infection.25
Rapid implementation of diagnostic tests and
timely treatment are important. Lack of definitive
disease confirmation often causes delays in
commencing treatment, increasing the risk of
IFI-associated mortality.1,12
timely treatment are important. Lack of definitive
disease confirmation often causes delays in
commencing treatment, increasing the risk of
IFI-associated mortality.1,12
Prompt treatment is key to ensuring
favourable outcomes1–3
favourable outcomes1–3
