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Infectious Disease
Meta-analysis
Candidiasis prevalence of 13.46% and Cryptococcal meningitis of 3.15% among HIV-positive individuals
New data shows prevalence of fungal infections in HIV patients
This meta-analysis evaluated the prevalence of opportunistic fungal infections in a population of HIV-positive individuals in Ethiopia. The …
New data reveals how common dangerous fungal infections like candidiasis and meningitis are among people living with HIV in Ethiopia.
NEJM
Aug 22, 2026
Infectious Disease
Sys. Review
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like acarbose show anti-virulence activity against Candida albicans in vitro
Could common diabetes drugs help stop fungal infections from building tough protective shields?
This systematic review evaluated alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, particularly acarbose, as selective antifungal inhibitors against Candida alb…
A common diabetes drug called acarbose may help break down the tough shields that hide dangerous fungal infections from treatment.
Frontiers
Apr 14, 2026