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In vitro synergy of echinocandins with triazoles against fluconazole-resistant Candida parapsilosis complex isolates

(2020) In vitro synergy of echinocandins with triazoles against fluconazole-resistant Candida parapsilosis complex isolates. Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance.

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Abstract

Introduction: Candida parapsilosis (C. parapsilosis) is a common non-albicans Candida species ranked as the second common cause of bloodstream infections. Azole resistance and elevated echinocandin MICs have been reported for these fungi. This study was conducted to determine the interactions between azoles and echinocandins against C. parapsilosis species complex. Materials and methods: Fifteen fluconazole-resistant clinical isolates of C. parapsilosis complex were included: C. parapsilosis sensu stricto (n = 7), C. orthopsilosis (n = 5) and C. metapsilosis (n = 3). The activity of azoles (fluconazole, itraconazole) and echinocandins (anidulafungin, micafungin) alone and in combination was determined using checkerboard broth microdilution. The results were determined based on the fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI). Results: In vitro combination of fluconazole with anidulafungin was found to be synergistic (FICI 0.07–0.37) and decreased the MIC range from 4–64 μg/mL to 0.5–16 μg/mL for fluconazole and from 2–8 μg/mL to 0.125–1 μg/mL for anidulafungin. Similarly, interactions of fluconazole with micafungin (FICI 0.25–0.5), itraconazole with anidulafungin (FICI 0.15–0.37) and itraconazole with micafungin (FICI 0.09–0.37) were synergistic. Conclusion: The combination of fluconazole and itraconazole with either anidulafungin or micafungin demonstrated synergistic interactions against C. parapsilosis species complex, especially against isolates with elevated MIC values. However, the use of these combinations in clinical practice and the clinical relevance of in vitro combination results remain unclear. © 2019 International Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Item Type: Article
Keywords: anidulafungin; echinocandin; fluconazole; itraconazole; micafungin; triazole derivative, antifungal resistance; Article; broth dilution; Candida metapsilosis; Candida orthopsilosis; Candida parapsilosis; drug potentiation; fractional inhibitory concentration index; fungus isolation; in vitro study; minimum inhibitory concentration; nonhuman; priority journal
Page Range: pp. 331-334
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
Volume: 21
Identification Number: 10.1016/j.jgar.2019.11.003
Depositing User: مهندس جمال محمودپور
URI: http://eprints.muk.ac.ir/id/eprint/2177

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