Duration of therapy for candidaemia
Take blood samples for repeat culture 24 to 48 hours after antifungal therapy is started for candidaemia, and repeat every 1 to 2 days until culture results are negative.
If there are no metastatic complications, continue treatment for 14 days after blood culture results are negative and signs and symptoms of infection have resolved. If metastatic complications such as endophthalmitis or liver abscess are present, prolonged treatment (eg 4 to 6 weeks) is required.