Fungi are a versatile group of microorganisms which can be freely present in the
environment, be a part of the normal flora of human and animals and have the ability to …

Knowledge of fungal pathogenesis and host immune response can help to optimize the
management of fungal infections. Greater understanding of these processes may aid …

The fungal infections are relatively common in humans that can range from common, mild
superficial infections to life-threatening invasive infections. Most of the pathogenic fungi are …

The epidemiology of invasive fungal infections is currently at a crucial stage. Potentially fatal
fungal strains are emerging that are resistant to many commonly used antifungal agents. It is …

The incidence of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has seen a marked increase in the last two
decades. This is especially evident among transplant recipients, patients suffering from …

Few fungal species are pathogenic. Although some infect healthy hosts, the majority of life-
threatening infections are caused by opportunistic genera in the context of compromised …

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 …

In recent decades, many fungal species have emerged as major causes of human disease.
While invasive candidiasis, aspergillosis, and cryptococcosis remain very common, rates of …

New, aggressive forms of immunosuppression and an increasing population of patients at
risk provide fertile ground for opportunistic invasive fungal infections (IFIs). Particularly …

Invasive fungal infections (IFI) are an emerging problem worldwide with invasive candidiasis
and candidemia responsible for the majority of cases. This is predominantly driven by the …