Fungi and bacteria encounter each other in various niches of the human body. There, they
interact directly with one another or indirectly via the host response. In both cases …

The genus Aspergillus is ubiquitous in the environment and contains a number of species,
primarily A. fumigatus, that cause mold-associated disease in humans. Humans inhale …

Invasive fungal diseases are rare in individuals with intact immunity. This, together with the
fact that there are only a few species that account for most mycotic diseases, implies a …

The global burden of fungal diseases has been increasing, as a result of the expanding
number of susceptible individuals including people living with human immunodeficiency …

Fungal infections are an increasing threat to global public health. There are more than six
million fungal species worldwide, but less than 1% are known to infect humans. Most of …

Opportunistic fungal pathogens are responsible for life-threatening systemic infections in
immunocompromized individuals. Yet, they are also able to persist in immunocompetent …

Invasive fungal infections pose an important threat to public health and are an under-
recognized component of antimicrobial resistance, an emerging crisis worldwide. Across a …

Invasive mycoses are a significant and growing public health problem. Although
bloodstream infections with Candida albicans may be decreasing in frequency, the number …

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 …

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