Research across Fungal infection
Related studies from across the Fungal infection family.
TCM-derived natural photosensitizers offer a novel integrative approach to combat bacterial, viral, and fungal infections
Natural Photosensitizers Show Potential Against Bacterial and Viral Infections
This narrative review explores the use of TCM-derived natural photosensitizers, such as curcumin and hypericin, for photodynamic therapy aga…
Natural compounds like curcumin and riboflavin may help fight infections by using light to create a reaction that disrupts harmful microbes.
Pediatric antifungal research faces significant limitations including high heterogeneity and lack of inclusive clinical trials
New framework aims to improve antifungal drugs for children
This qualitative synthesis reviews the current landscape of antifungal treatments for invasive fungal diseases in neonates and pediatric pat…
Doctors are pushing for better ways to treat dangerous fungal infections in babies and children who currently face limited treatment options…
Fungal biotransformation platform may generate new anti-infective molecules to combat antimicrobial resistance
Fungal Biotransformation May Help Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
This narrative review discusses fungal biotransformation as a discovery platform for generating structurally refined metabolites with anti-i…
New research explores how fungal systems can transform chemicals into new molecules to help fight stubborn bacterial and fungal infections.
Vitamin D's role in antifungal immunity remains uncertain due to species differences
Primate biology limits how rodent vitamin D data applies to human fungal infections
This narrative review examines the potential role of vitamin D in antifungal immunity. The authors synthesize evidence from animal models bu…
A review notes that species differences and model limitations prevent direct translation of rodent findings to human fungal disease treatmen…
Nasopharyngeal swab tNGS shows high bacterial concordance with BALF in ICU pneumonia
Nasal swabs can spot key pneumonia germs in ICU patients when lung tests aren't ready
This prospective observational cohort study in 105 critically ill ICU patients found high concordance between nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) and…
For critically ill pneumonia patients, a quick nasal swab can often match the gold-standard lung test for major bacteria, offering a faster …
Narrative review on essential oils versus traditional antifungal drugs for fungal infections
Nature's Shield: Essential Oils Fight Fungal Resistance
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on essential oils (EOs) and their compounds compared to traditional antifungal drugs for fungal i…
Essential oils from common plants can stop fungal infections more effectively and safely than many traditional medicines.
Review synthesizes fungal immune evasion mechanisms and emerging immunotherapies for invasive fungal infections
Review explores how fungi evade immune systems and potential new treatment approaches
A narrative review synthesizes advances in understanding immune evasion by major fungal pathogens and immune dysregulation in immunocompromi…
Fungi like Candida and Aspergillus evade the immune system by hiding or forming biofilms, but new treatments could combine antifungal drugs …
Report highlights public awareness of invasive fungal diseases for treatment accuracy
Report highlights importance of public awareness for serious fungal infections
A non-clinical report describes the concept that public awareness of invasive fungal diseases may prevent incorrect treatment and improve ou…
Public awareness of serious fungal infections can prevent incorrect treatment and improve health outcomes for those with weakened immune sys…
Observational report examines topical antifungal prescribing trends in Medicare Part D
How are doctors prescribing antifungal creams to older Americans?
An observational report examined topical antifungal prescribing trends among Medicare Part D beneficiaries in the United States.
A new report shows how doctors prescribe antifungal creams to older Americans enrolled in Medicare Part D.