Participation of clinical pharmacists in the treatment of bloodstream infection of Pichia ohmeri in an esophageal cancer patient
Clinical pharmacists participated in the treatment of blood flow infection of Pichia ohmeri in a patient of esophageal cancer.In light of underlying diseases,clinical symptoms and laboratory tests,antibiotics and pharmaceutical care were provided.Pichia ohmeri was detected in peripheral and catheter blood samples.Voriconazole and amphotericin B were recommended by clinical pharmacists.After amphotericin B dosing,patient status improved markedly and the result of blood culture turned nega-tive,laying the foundations for subsequent anti-neoplastic treatment.Amphotericin B is an optimal drug for catheter-associated bloodstream infections caused by Pichia ohmeri.Clinical pharmacists actively participating in the treatment of rare fungal blood-stream infection may enhance the treatment benefits of patients.
Pichia ohmerifungemiacatheter-associated bloodstream infectionsamphotericin B
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