this is because medical personal does not suspect it, and it is difficult to be cultured.
thus some studies suggest that to start fluconazole empirically in high risk patients (as noted in upper Left conner). it is daily dose, and so far is 1 of the safest drugs
the evidences of the studies shown in another 3 charts. it will reduce mortality for at least 50%
but beware not all candida will respond to fluconazole, eg candida kruzei that need better antifungus..
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