What injections should be given for fungal infections: recent hot topics and treatment guidelines
Recently, topics related to fungal infections have become increasingly popular on social media and medical forums. Especially with the increase in seasonal humid weather, patients' attention to treatment options has increased significantly. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, sort out the drug treatment options for fungal infections, and present key information in structured data.
1. Top 5 recent popular fungal infection topics

| Ranking | Topic content | Discussion platform | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wet weather triggers surge in foot fungal infections | Weibo/Douyin | 852,000 |
| 2 | Preventive measures for pet fungi to infect humans | little red book | 627,000 |
| 3 | Antifungal Price Comparison Guide | Zhihu | 489,000 |
| 4 | Intravenous vs. Oral Drug Treatment Effects | Medical Forum | 364,000 |
| 5 | Special treatment for diabetes complicated with fungal infection | WeChat public account | 281,000 |
2. List of commonly used injection drugs for fungal infections
According to the latest clinical guidelines from tertiary hospitals, systemic fungal infections require intravenous injection of the following drugs:
| Drug name | Indications | Usage and dosage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphotericin B | deep fungal infection | 0.5-1mg/kg/day | Kidney function needs to be monitored |
| Caspofungin | Invasive aspergillosis | 70mg on the first day, 50mg/day thereafter | Use with caution in patients with abnormal liver function |
| voriconazole | candidemia | 6mg/kg q12h×2 times, then 4mg/kg q12h | Be wary of visual impairments |
| micafungin | Esophageal candidiasis | 150mg/day | Avoid shaking when dissolving |
3. Comparison of treatment options for different infection types
| Type of infection | Injectable drug of choice | Course of treatment | efficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary aspergillosis | voriconazole | 6-12 weeks | 78-85% |
| central nervous system infection | Amphotericin B + Flucytosine | ≥4 weeks | 65-72% |
| disseminated candidiasis | Caspofungin | 2-4 weeks | 82-90% |
4. Answers to the 5 questions patients are most concerned about
1.Q: Are injection treatments more effective than topical medications?
A: Only for systemic infections, topical antifungals are still recommended as priority for surface infections.
2.Q: Will injectable drugs have any obvious side effects?
A: Fever, abnormal renal function, etc. may occur, and doctors will monitor medication.
3.Q: Can children use these injections?
A: The dosage of some drugs needs to be adjusted and must be used strictly in accordance with the doctor's instructions.
4.Q: How to treat fungal infections in pregnant women?
A: Amphotericin B is a relatively safe choice, and azoles are prohibited.
5.Q: What items need to be reviewed during treatment?
A: Routine monitoring of liver and kidney function, electrolytes and blood routine is required.
5. 3 life tips to prevent fungal infections
1. Keep the environment dry and ventilated, and control the humidity below 60%
2. Diabetic patients should strictly control their blood sugar levels
3. Avoid overuse of antibiotics to destroy the balance of normal flora
Note:The above treatment plans need to be implemented under the guidance of professional doctors. The statistical period of the data in this article is November 1-10, 2023, which comes from hot topics discussed on public medical platforms.
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