요약

• Infection of blood or other normally sterile sites with Candida species; usually in association with fever, hypotension, and/or leukocytosis.
• Major risk factors are use of central venous catheters, exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics, and neutropenia.
• Blood cultures are only 70% to 80% sensitive in diagnosis.
• Treatment should be started within 24 hours of diagnosis to improve outcome. Fluconazole or echinocandins are first-line choices.
• Ophthalmological examination is required in all patients with candidaemia.