Efficacy of micafungin against deep-seated candidiasis in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice

Objectives: We investigated the effects of fluconazole and micafungin for the therapy of deep-seated candidiasis in a cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mouse model. Methods: We used the experimental model of intraperitoneal fungal abscess caused by Candida albicans, as described previously. Results and conclusions: Micafungin efficacy was equal to that of fluconazole in one-tenth dosage even in peritonitis. We also assessed the short-term (24 h) and long-term (8 days) therapeutic effects after the end of therapy. Although the therapeutic effect of fluconazole was similar to that of micafungin at 24 h after the end of therapy, the effect of micafungin was superior to that of fluconazole at 8 days after the end of therapy.