Table 6 Treatment strategy with suspected or proven invasive intra-abdominal mycotic infection with Candida spp.
Diagnosis | Initial therapy | Level of evidence | Strength of recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
Colonization with Candida spp. | none | 3 | A |
Suspected or proven invasive mycosis: stable patient | Fluconazole | 3 | A |
| Â | Voriconazole | 4 | B |
Suspected or proven invasive mycosis: instable patient | Echinocandin (Anidulafungin, Caspofungin, Micafungin) If Candida spp. is Fluconazole-susceptible, Step-down therapy to | 4 | A |
| Â | Fluconazole or | 3 | A |
| Â | Voriconazole | 3 | A |