Voriconazole-Resistant Invasive Aspergillosis Associated With Higher Mortality
Patients with voriconazole-resistant invasive aspergillosis have a higher mortality rate compared with patients with voriconazole-susceptible infection.
Fungal Infections
Case Study in Diabetes: Fungal Infections
A 68-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes presents to a urologist to evaluate funguria, and a CT scan showed right hydroureteronephrosis.
Managing aspergillosis: updated guidelines from IDSA
New guidelines for the treatment and management of aspergillosis have been published by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Laser therapy for onychomycosis of the toenails
What is the mechanism of action for laser treatment for onychomycosis of the toenails?
Treating antifungal-resistant ear infection s
What is the best way to handle ear fungus that is resistant to ketoconazole?
FDA limits indications for Nizoral oral tablets
Ketoconazole oral tablets have been associated with severe liver injuries and adrenal gland problems, as well as harmful drug interactions.
Ice pops culprit in false-positive aspergillosis test
Certain food additives, such as sodium gluconate, may cause false-positive galactomannan test results.
Antifungal therapy in the elderly
What is the best treatment option for an elderly man with a two-year history of onychomycosis?
Onychomycosis diagnosis
What is the most sensitive test to use when trying to diagnose toenail fungus?
Evaluating fungal infections in men and women
Fungal infections are less common in men than women, and may present differently, making diagnosis challenging for health-care providers.
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