Isavuconazole as an optimal treatment option for multiple pathogens induced severe pneumonia in immunocompromised hosts: a case series report
ICHs are highly susceptible to fungal infections, and the severity of their condition can escalate dramatically, with a significant risk of mortality, when severe pneumonia caused by multiple pathogens occurs concurrently. A stepwise treatment strategy, which balances the use between immunosuppressant and effective antimicrobial treatment, is crucial. The selection of appropriate drugs should account for potential adverse drug reactions (ADRs). In this case series, ISA exhibited robust efficacy in treating IA with minimal ADRs. Therefore, ISA represents a valuable option for managing severe pneumonia in ICHs, particularly in the context of IA and co-infections caused by multiple pathogens.
Authors
- Guoxiang Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5534-3671)
- Xinyin Wang
- Zongyang Yu
- Shuyang Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4760-4106)
- Guoqing Yu
- Meng Wang
- Pei-Yu Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4372-9391)
- Shengyuan Zeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8507-0726)
- Liying Zhuang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4989-3255)
- Wen Wen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1873-7262)
- Yanjing You
Institutions
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Fudan University (CN)
- Zhongshan Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1565071
- Primary Topic
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00