20 Nov 2023
1h 12m

#416: Antifungals, Candida, Mucorales, Aspergillus, Pneumocystis: The Fungus Among Us with Dr. Ilan Schwartz MD

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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

The Curbsiders podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Ilan Schwartz, an infectious disease physician, focusing on fungal infections. The discussion covers identifying patients at risk for invasive fungal infections like candidiasis and mucormycosis, appropriate testing methods including blood cultures and biomarkers, and treatment strategies. The hosts and guest discuss specific cases, including fungal endocarditis and PJP, along with the challenges of resistant strains like Candida auris. Dr. Schwartz also recommends resources for further education on fungal diseases.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Background

Part 2: Specific Fungal Infections

Part 3: Candidemia and Endocarditis

Part 4: Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PJP)

Part 5: Conclusion and Resources

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