Clinical Infectious Diseases: Open Access

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States

Publications

• Perspective   
  Antifungal Agents: Innovations in the Battle against Fungal Pathogens
  Author(s): Silverstein Melvin*
  
  Fungal infections pose a significant threat to human health, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. From superficial skin infections to lifethreatening systemic diseases, fungi can exploit vulnerabilities in the immune system, causing a range of illnesses. The emergence of drugresistant strains further complicates the treatment landscape, underscoring the urgent need for innovative antifungal agents. In recent years, researchers and pharmaceutical companies have made remarkable strides in developing novel approaches to combat fungal pathogens. Conventional antifungal agents, such as azoles, echinocandins and polyenes, have been mainstays in the treatment of fungal infections for decades. However, rising resistance and side effects associated with these drugs necessitate the exploration of alternative solutions. Fungal infections are particularly challengi.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4559.2023.7.227

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