The oral antifungal patient.

With the launch of the modern generation of oral antifungals almost a decade ago, an infection that was once thought of as intractable can now be cured. These drugs all offer the advantages of high efficacy rates, short-course therapy, and relative safety. However, they are far from perfect and not indicated in every situation. This article discusses issues such as patient selection, management, monitoring, and long-term follow-up.