Caspofungin for the Treatment of Pediatric Fungal Infections

There are currently 3 echinocandin antifungal agents (caspofungin, micafungin, and anidulafungin) approved for various indications in the treatment of candidiasis in adults. Among these, only caspofungin has an additional indication for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis refractory to other therapies. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration extended caspofungin’s approval to include its use in children as young as 3 months of age.

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