The history of mankind has been shaped by infections, more than by war and famine
together. At the same time, however, the development of society has had an equally …

The topic of immunity to fungal infections is of interest to a wide range of disciplines, from
microbiology to immunology. It is of particular interest in terms of therapy of HIV-infected …

The last decade has brought significant advances in our understanding of antifungal
immunity, which offer hope for the development of novel immunotherapeutics. In this …

Fungi have emerged as premier opportunistic microbes of the 21st century, having a
considerable impact on human morbidity and mortality. The huge increase in incidence of …

Fungal diseases represent an important paradigm in immunology, as they can result from
either a lack of recognition by the immune system or overactivation of the inflammatory …

Fungi are ubiquitous in our environment, and a healthy immune system is essential to
maintain adequate protection from fungal infections. When this protection breaks down …

Fungal organisms are ubiquitous in the environment. Pathogenic fungi, although relatively
few in the whole gamut of microbial pathogens, are able to cause disease with varying …

In the past year, significant advances have been made in our understanding of immune
defenses to fungal infections, which may be instrumental in the development of rational …

Fungi are ubiquitous commensals, seasoned predators, and important agents of emerging
infectious diseases [1]. The immune system assumes the essential responsibility for …

In the last years, the clinical relevance of fungal diseases has gained importance because of
an increasing population of immunocompromised hosts, such as patients who have …