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Candida auris Bloodstream Infections in Russia
Candida auris—a fungus (yeast) that can cause hospital outbreaks was first recognized in 2009. The authors report data on 38 cases of C. auris bloodstream infections in multidisciplinary hospitals situated in two distantly located regions of Russia ...
Natalia E. Barantsevich+4 more
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Resistance in Candida albicans: exploring the cell wall barrier by proteomics [PDF]
The incidence of candidiasis has dramatically increased and bloodstream infections due to different species of Candida are becoming a prime cause of morbidity and mortality in different types of immunocompromised patients.
Angiolella, Letizia+2 more
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ABSTRACT Background There are no established recommendations for systematic or targeted antifungal prophylaxis in heart transplant recipients (HTRs), resulting in heterogeneous practices. An outbreak of post‐surgical invasive aspergillosis (IA) among HTR, which coincided with construction activities near our heart transplant unit, prompted the ...
Malo Penven+9 more
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Variability in antifungal and antiviral use in hospitalized children [PDF]
We analyzed antifungal and antiviral prescribing among high-risk children across freestanding children’s hospitals. Antifungal and antiviral days of therapy varied across hospitals.
Gerber, Jeffrey S+6 more
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Role of FKS Gene in the Susceptibility of Pathogenic Fungi to Echinocandins.
Echinocandins are antifungal agents that specifically inhibit the biosynthesis of 1,3-β-D-glucan, a major structural component of fungal cell walls.
Y. Hori, K. Shibuya
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ABSTRACT Candida infections represent a major component of invasive and non‐invasive mycoses globally, including the countries in the Arabian Peninsula. In this review, we present epidemiological features and trends, clinical manifestations, species distribution, antifungal susceptibility, and outcomes available for candidemia and candiduria in six ...
Suhail Ahmad+14 more
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Background Echinocandins belong to the fourth generation of antifungals, and there are no systematic studies on their risk in coagulation dysfunction; this study will predict the risk of coagulation dysfunction of echinocandins using the US Food and Drug
Qian Cheng+7 more
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A Review of Antifungals and their Mono- and Combination- therapy in the Treatment of Invasive Fungal Infections [PDF]
Invasive fungal infections with high mortality rate are a growing health concern in hospitals and medical centers. The infection usually occurs in people with compromised immune systems.
Amir Arastefar, Parisa Badiee
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APX001 Is Effective in the Treatment of Murine Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis. [PDF]
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) due to Aspergillus fumigatus is a serious fungal infection in the immunosuppressed patient population. Despite the introduction of new antifungal agents, mortality rates remain high, and new treatments are needed ...
Alkhazraji, Sondus+7 more
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New cell wall-affecting antifungal antibiotics [PDF]
Capítulo 9.Fungi have emerged worldwide as increasingly frequent causes of healthcare-associated infections. Invasive fungal infections can be life-threatening.
Cortés, Juan Carlos G.+2 more
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