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Review
. 2023 Dec 5;3(1):e217.
doi: 10.1017/ash.2023.471. eCollection 2023.

Antifungal stewardship: the Latin American experience

Fernando Riera  1   2 , Jorge Cortes Luna  3 , Ricardo Rabagliatti  4 , Pablo Scapellato  5 , Juan Pablo Caeiro  6 , Marcello Mihalenko Chaves Magri  7 , Claudia Elena Sotomayor  8   9 , Diego Rodrigues Falci  10   11
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Antifungal stewardship: the Latin American experience

Fernando Riera et al. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. .

Abstract

Antifungal stewardship is a critical component of healthcare management that focuses on optimizing the use of antifungal medications to improve patient outcomes, minimize resistance, and reduce healthcare costs. In resource-limited settings, the prevalence of fungal infections remains a significant health concern, often exacerbated by factors such as compromised immune systems, inadequate diagnostic capabilities, and limited access to antifungal agents. This paper reviews the current state of antifungal stewardship practices in developing countries, addressing the unique socioeconomic and healthcare landscape.

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