Introduction

This section includes regimens for antifungal prophylaxis against yeast and mould infection in immunocompromised adults without HIV infection. To assess if antifungal prophylaxis against yeast and mould infection is indicated, see Assessing the need for antimicrobial prophylaxis in immunocompromised adults without HIV infection.

For detailed recommendations for prophylaxis against yeast and mould infections in haematology patients, see the Australian and New Zealand antifungal guidelines1.

1 Fleming S, Yannakou CK, Haeusler GM, Clark J, Grigg A, Heath CH, et al. Consensus guidelines for antifungal prophylaxis in haematological malignancy and haemopoietic stem cell transplantation, 2014. Intern Med J 2014;44(12b):1283-97. [URL]Return