Potential Strategies to Control the Risk of Antifungal Resistance in Humans: A Comprehensive Review
Antibiotics, 2023 Fungal infections are becoming one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in people with weakened immune systems. Mycoses are becoming more common, despite greater knowledge and better treatment methods, due to the regular emergence of resistance ...
Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra +2 more
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Antifungal resistance: from classical mechanisms to the expanding role of acetyltransferases [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical ScienceAntifungal resistance represents a growing global health challenge, driven by limited therapeutic options, inadequate use of both clinical and environmental drugs, and the remarkable adaptive capacity of fungal pathogens. While resistance has classically
Silvia Maria Cordeiro Werneck +8 more
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Opportunistic fungi in tropical beaches: Diversity, WHO fungal priority pathogens, and antifungal resistance case study [PDF]
Scientific ReportsTropical coastal regions, despite being major tourist destinations, remain underexplored in terms of their role as potential reservoirs of opportunistic fungal pathogens, particularly those listed on the WHO Fungal Priority Pathogens List (FPPL).
Syahriar Nur Maulana Malik Ibrahim +8 more
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Surveillance for invasive candidiasis in China (CHIF-NET 2018-2021): rising antifungal resistance observed in a nationwide longitudinal study [PDF]
Antimicrobial Agents and ChemotherapyInvasive candidiasis (IC) is a severe infection primarily affecting immunocompromised patients and is associated with high mortality and substantial hospital costs.
Qiao-Lian Yi +19 more
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Fungal Drug Response and Antimicrobial Resistance
Journal of Fungi, 2023 Antifungal resistance is a growing concern as it poses a significant threat to public health. Fungal infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
Paloma Osset-Trénor +2 more
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Antifungal resistance in dermatophytosis: A global health concern
Letters in Animal Biology, 2022 Dermatophytosis is a common dermatological problem in animals as well as humans which is associated with interference in immune function. Unlike the antibacterial resistance which is frequently reported, antifungal resistance is less commonly reported ...
Jubeda Begum, P Das
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Antifungal Use and Resistance in a Lower–Middle-Income Country: The Case of Lebanon
Antibiotics, 2023 Antimicrobial resistance is a serious threat, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Antifungal resistance is often underestimated in both healthcare and non-clinical settings.
Nesrine Hassoun +5 more
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Antifungal resistance, combinations and pipeline: oh my!
Drugs in Context, 2023 Invasive fungal infections are a strong contributor to healthcare costs, morbidity and mortality, especially amongst hospitalized patients. Historically, Candida was responsible for approximately 15% of all nosocomial bloodstream infections.
Kayla R Stover +4 more
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Antifungal resistance and clinical significance in small animals
German Journal of Veterinary Research, 2022 Fungal diseases have risen in conjunction with the increasing number of immunosuppressive diseases in human and animal populations. Despite the introduction of new antifungal agents in recent years, the incidence of fungal infections continues to ...
Yasemin Kaya +3 more
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The Microevolution of Antifungal Drug Resistance in Pathogenic Fungi
Microorganisms, 2023 The mortality rates of invasive fungal infections remain high because of the limited number of antifungal drugs available and antifungal drug resistance, which can rapidly evolve during treatment.
Kylie J. Boyce
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