Candidemia/invasive candidiasis is an infection in your blood. It happens when a tiny yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida grows too much. This yeast normally lives on your skin and in places like your mouth and throat. But sometimes it can get into your bloodstream and go to different parts of your body.
When this occurs, it’s called invasive candidiasis. If left untreated, it can spread to your organs and may cause death. This condition is often treated by a class of medications called echinocandins (ek-ih-noh-KAN-dinz). These can include caspofungin, micafungin, and anidulafungin, which are IV treatments given daily, often via a central IV line or a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC).
