[10] With presumed IFI, fluconazole was suspended and systemic antifungal therapy with drug(s) other than fluconazole was given empirically until the culture results were known. [21] When ...

Vaginal thrush is common, with three in every four women of reproductive age likely to be affected. But fungal infections are ...

Candida species, particularly C. albicans and non-albicans Candida species such as C. glabrata, are the most prevalent pathogenic fungi. Azoles, especially fluconazole, are widely used therapeutic ...

In a new study, scientists have uncovered a powerful new use for abnormal cannabinoid (AbnCBD) derivatives. These unique ...

The number of global deaths directly attributable to antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections is forecast to rise from a record 1.27 million a year in 2019 to 1.91 million a year by 2050.

The incidence and range of valley fever has grown dramatically over the last two decades, and some experts warn that the ...

Direct deaths caused by infections will reach nearly 2 million a year TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Millions more people will die annually from antibiotic-resistant infections over the ...

Researchers have found that a history of repeated antibiotic use causes defects in the normally protective mucus barrier of the gut, due to antibiotic-driven alterations in the microbiota.

In addition to the physical examination, it is recommended that the breastfeeding mother have an examination by a lactation specialist or a practitioner knowledgeable about breastfeeding to ...

Resistance to antibiotics has led to one million worldwide deaths each year since 1990, for a total of 36 million. It is expected to cause more than 39 million more fatalities by 2050 — three ...

But now, with bacteria evolving resistance to more and more antibiotics, phage therapy is drawing a second look from researchers—sometimes with a novel twist. Instead of simply using the phages ...