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Do you use isavuconazole for treatment of moderate to severe histoplasmosis in patients with co-morbidities, acute or chronic renal failure, or other features that increase the risk of side effects of itraconazole or amphotericin?

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Do you use isavuconazole for treatment of moderate to severe histoplasmosis in patients with co-morbidities, acute or chronic renal failure, or other features that increase the risk of side effects of itraconazole or amphotericin?

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Infectious Disease · Emory University Hospital
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No. I would not routinely use isavuconazole as initial therapy for moderate to severe histoplasmosis. For severe disease, liposomal amphotericin B remains the recommended first-line induction treatment, followed by step-down oral therapy, traditionally itraconazole. In patients with renal dysfunctio...

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