Abstract:BackgroundPatients with coccidioidal meningitis require life-long antifungal therapy and cumulative toxicity from these agents may occur. Isavuconazole is the newest triazole antifungal and has demonstrated a lower toxicity profile than voriconazole and may represent a useful therapy in meningitis, although no data regarding efficacy in coccidioidal meningitis has yet been presented.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of all coccidioidal meningitis patients treated at our centers. Data abstracted incl… Show more
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