Choice and duration of antifungal prophylaxis and treatment in high-risk haematology patients

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review aims to summarize available guidelines as well as the emerging evidence for the prevention and treatment of invasive fungal diseases in high-risk haematology patients. RECENT FINDINGS: Primary mould-active prophylaxis is the strategy used in many centres to manage the risk of invasive fungal disease in high-risk haematology patients, and posaconazole remains the antifungal of choice for most of these patients. Data on the use of other antifungals for primary prophylaxis, including isavuconazole, are limited. There is considerable interest in identifying a strategy that would limit the use of mould-active agents to the patients who are the most likely to benefit..