If you or a loved one has invasive candidiasis, you are not alone. The following text- and video-based resources will help you understand the infection, treatment options, and how to advocate for the best possible care—whether you are in the hospital, at home, or in an infusion center.  Review the content that is relevant to the current stage of your invasive candidiasis treatment journey. MyCARE thanks our wonderful faculty and Melinta Therapeutics/CorMedix for support of this resource.

LIVING WITH INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS: GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR TREATMENT

INTRODUCTION

This resource is designed to help you learn more about the infection and its management, so you can advocate for yourself and get the best out of your treatment. The topics we cover are shown in the Table of Contents:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• WHAT IS INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS?
• RISK FACTORS
• INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS—BY NUMBER AND BY NAME
• HOW DOCTORS DIAGNOSE INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS
• HOW INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS IS TREATED
• CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUTPATIENT ECHINOCANDIN THERAPY
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

LIVING WITH INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS: RECEIVING ECHINOCANDINS IN THE OUTPATIENT SETTING

In this series of videos, Ryan Zwick, a patient living with invasive candidiasis, his caregiver and wife, Emmy Zwick, and invasive candidiasis expert Dr. Jose Vazquez discuss practical issues in the use of outpatient echinocandins for invasive candidiasis. Learn about factors considered in selecting the therapy, practical aspects of echinocandin delivery at home and in the infusion center, and strategies to live well while receiving echinocandin therapy for invasive candidiasis.

You can watch individual videos or the entire sequence of videos:

Introduction

Decision Making for Outpatient Echinocandins: Why and How?

Preparation of the IV and the First Doses

Administration at Home

Administration at the Infusion Center

Our Faculty

Ryan Zwick – Patient Advocate

Ryan is a registered nurse who lives with chronic invasive candidiasis. Across these activities, Ryan shares the patient perspective on long-term treatment, outpatient infusions, and advocating for your care.

Emmalee (Emmy) Zwick – Caregiver

Emmy Zwick is a healthcare administrator who offers the caregiver perspective. She highlights how families can support loved ones during the prolonged treatment for chronic invasive candidiasis.

Stephanie Dunn – Patient Advocate

Stephanie is a person living with invasive candidiasis. She shares her survivor story to inspire and support patients navigating long and complex treatment journeys.

Jose Vazquez, MD – Infectious Diseases Specialist

Dr. Vazquez is the division chief of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Augusta University in Georgia. Dr. Vazquez addresses the importance of an infectious diseases’ consult for invasive candidiasis as well as the practical aspects of outpatient echinocandin therapy.

Hyun Ah Yoon, MD – Infectious Diseases Specialist

Dr Yoon is an infectious diseases specialist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Yoon brings expertise in patient education, managing complex fungal infections, and coordinating care across hospital and outpatient settings.