An increased risk of both invasive and superficial fungal infections was observed among patients who received TNF-α inhibitors for various conditions.

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The fungi in the top ‘critical priority’ category of the WHO’s fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) are deadly, with mortality rates reaching as high as 88%. Advancements in treatments mean that more ...

Fungal diseases are an increasing public health concern, with common infections – such as candida, which causes oral and vaginal thrush – growing increasingly resistant to treatment.

Arising from a fungal infection, its treatment can be challenging, and it often induces feelings of discomfort and embarrassment. Luckily, a vast array of treatments exist, designed to not only ...

Currently, nine antifungal medicines are in clinical development to use against the most health-threatening fungi, as detailed in the FPPL. (Image Credits: Freepik) The World Health Organization ...

On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) published what it calls its first-ever report on the lack of tests and treatments for fungal infections. Yeasts, moulds and mushrooms are all ...

Fungal diseases are an increasing public health concern, with common infections – such as candida, which causes oral and vaginal thrush – growing increasingly resistant to treatment. These infections ...