Scedosporiosis

[Lancet Infect Dis 2021;21:e246-57]

 

Usual Pathogen

Scedosporium apiospermum

 

- Resistant to amphotericin B, flucytosine, and fluconazole.

- Infectious Diseases consult recommended.

 

Empiric Therapy

Dose

Duration
Voriconazole

6mg/kg IV/PO bid x 2 doses, then

4mg/kg IV/PO bid

Treat until all signs and symptoms of the infection have resolved, radiographic abnormalities have stabilized, and significant immune reconstitution has occurred.
Alternative    
Posaconazole

300mg DR tab PO bid x 2 doses, then

300mg DR PO daily

Treat until all signs and symptoms of the infection have resolved, radiographic abnormalities have stabilized, and significant immune reconstitution has occurred.