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Rapid emergence of FKS mutations in Candida glabrata isolates in a peritoneal candidiasis
We report a rapid acquisition of echinocandin resistance after 12 days of micafungin treatment, without prior exposure, in a patient with peritoneal candidiasis due to C. glabrata. Isolates recovered before and after treatment were compared by multilocus
Milène Sasso +2 more
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Antifungal Therapy: New Advances in the Understanding and Treatment of Mycosis [PDF]
The high rates of morbidity and mortality caused by fungal infections are associated with the current limited antifungal arsenal and the high toxicity of the compounds.
Ana C. A. de Paula e Silva +8 more
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Background Multiple cases of Candida auris infection have been reported with high mortality rates owing to its MDR nature. Rezafungin (previously CD101) is a novel echinocandin with enhanced stability and pharmacokinetics that achieves high plasma drug ...
C. Hager +3 more
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Recent trends in molecular diagnostics of yeast infections : from PCR to NGS [PDF]
The incidence of opportunistic yeast infections in humans has been increasing over recent years. These infections are difficult to treat and diagnose, in part due to the large number and broad diversity of species that can underlie the infection.
Arastehfar, A +26 more
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Cryptococcus neoformans is the leading cause of fungal meningitis, accounting for ∼15% of HIV/AIDS-related deaths, but treatment options for cryptococcosis are limited.
Chengjun Cao +4 more
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Echinocandin Resistance in Two Candida haemulonii Isolates from Pediatric Patients [PDF]
We report 3 cases of patients with Candida haemulonii isolates that were obtained from hemocultures. in 2 of the 3 cases, isolates exhibited resistance to echinocandins and fluconazole.
Azevedo Melo, Analy Salles de +4 more
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Candidemia is widely reported as the fourth most common form of bloodstream infection worldwide. Reports of breakthrough cases of candidemia are increasing, especially in the context of a move away from azole antifungals as prophylactic or first line ...
M. Fraser +3 more
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The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of echinocandins against Aspergillus spp. does not represent the actual inhibition threshold of echinocandins.
Assaf Potruch +5 more
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Drug Resistance in Eukaryotic Microorganisms [PDF]
Eukaryotic microbial pathogens are major contributors to illness and death globally. Although much of their impact can be controlled by drug therapy as with prokaryotic microorganisms, the emergence of drug resistance has threatened these treatment ...
A Abdolrasouli +193 more
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