Echinocandin-induced eosinophilia: a case report

Abstract

Drug-induced eosinophilia is difficult to diagnose. Severe organ damage can occur if it is left untreated. Presently, caspofungin is the only echinocandin that has been reported to cause eosinophilia. A patient who developed eosinophilia after exposure to caspofungin and re-challenge with anidulafungin is presented. Eosinophilia resolved upon discontinuation of both drugs.

Keywords::

• Echinocandins
• caspofungin
• anidulafungin
• eosinophilia
• adverse effect

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