Cases of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus have been confirmed in at least 17 states so far this year, with the Midwest seeing some of the highest numbers, including several in Illinois.

Very few antifungal drug classes are available to treat these infections. This is of particular concern because some multidrug-resistant Candida species are rapidly emerging. “The current ...

The polyene macrolide family represents an important class of antifungals ... promising candidate for further development as an antifungal drug for severe invasive fungal infections.

"For decades, clinicians have relied on a handful of antifungal classes, with few mechanisms of action and significant limitations due to spectrum of activity, drug toxicities, or drug-drug ...

The following is a summary of “Analysis of Antifungal Drug Resistance Among Candida Spp. and Other Pathogenic Yeasts Isolated ...

Only three classes of antifungal drugs are available to treat disease, and only one class, the azoles, is suitable for ...

Only three classes of antifungal drugs available to treat disease, and only one class, the azoles, is suitable for long-term oral administration. Resistance to azoles is spreading due to the use of a ...