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 |
| 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 |
| Fluconazole or | 3 | A | |
| Voriconazole | 3 | A |