2024年4月24日 · Fungal infections range from mild to life-threatening. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for most fungal infections. Select from the list below to visit their websites and learn about these fungal diseases.

2024年5月8日 · Common fungal diseases are ringworm, nail infections, and vaginal yeast infections. Some fungi in the environment cause pneumonias. Hospitalized patients can get severe, often deadly, fungal diseases like Candida auris infections and candidemia.

Fungal diseases are increasing worldwide and more are becoming resistant to antifungal medications. Learn how to prevent, recognize, and treat fungal diseases. View All

2024年4月24日 · Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida, a yeast. Everyone has Candida on their skin and in parts of their body (like the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina). Candida only causes symptoms and infections if it grows out of control.

2024年10月24日 · Antifungals are antimicrobial medications that treat fungal diseases. They tend to require longer use and cause more side effects than other antimicrobials. Appropriate use of antifungals improves outcomes and can help prevent resistance.

Location and severity of infection; The initial recommended antifungal treatment for most adults is an echinocandin (caspofungin, micafungin, or anidulafungin) given through the vein (intravenous or IV). Fluconazole, amphotericin B, and other antifungal medications may also be appropriate in certain situations.

2024年4月24日 · Ringworm (tinea) is a common fungal infection of the hair (tinea capitis), skin, or nails (onychomycosis). It gets its name from the ring-shaped, itchy, red rash it causes on skin. Ringworm is more common on certain parts of the body.

2024年10月24日 · Antifungals are medications that treat fungal diseases by killing or stopping the growth of fungi in humans, animals, and plants. Antifungals are a type of antimicrobial. Antifungals are available in different forms: Topical, such as creams, ointments, shampoo, or powder

2024年4月24日 · The most common symptoms of invasive candidiasis are fever and chills that don't improve after antibiotic treatment for suspected bacterial infections. Other symptoms can develop if the infection spreads to other parts of the body, such …

Candidiasis is treated with antifungals. The type, dose, and route depends on infection type.