Risk Factors for Fungal Infection in Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Medications to Treat It
Certain risk factors may make people with acute myeloid leukemia more prone to fungal infections. These include:
– Living in a region where fungi are prevalent
– Staying in the hospital for an extended period of time, especially to undergo cancer treatments
– Taking more aggressive or stronger chemotherapy medications [5]
To treat an invasive Candida infection, the dosage and type of drugs can vary, depending on the severity of the disease and the age of patients. The first-line treatment is often a class of antifungal medications called echinocandins. They can be delivered through the vein. For an invasive Aspergillus infection, the form of infection may determine the type of antifungal medications used for treatments. Common options include Sporanox, Noxafil, and Vfend. [6]
