Background: Cross-resistance to medical azoles by exposure to azole pesticides is well
documented for Aspergillus family fungi but is poorly evaluated for other environmental …

Abstract Purpose of Review Acquired resistance among fungal strains is a growing concern.
The reasons for the emergence of this phenomenon, with great clinical implications, are only …

Cryptococcus gattii and Cryptococcus neoformans are environmental fungi that cause
cryptococcosis, which is usually treated with amphotericin B and fluconazole. However …

Agrochemicals such as the non-azoles, used to improve crop productivity, poses severe
undesirable effects on the environment and human health. In addition, they induce cross …

This study aimed to investigate the influence of tetraconazole and malathion, both used in
agricultural activities, on resistance to fluconazole, itraconazole and voriconazole in …

Cryptococcus neoformans is a leading cause of fungal meningitis in immunocompromized
populations. Amphotericin B (AMB) and fluconazole (FLC) are common anticryptococcal …

Objectives: Activities in vitro of six antifungal agents were tested against a collection of 317
Cryptococcus neoformans var. neoformans clinical isolates. Methods: The procedure …

Candida and Cryptococcus affect millions of people yearly, being responsible for a wide
array of clinical presentations, including life‐threatening diseases. Interestingly, most human …

Objectives Fluconazole (FCZ), either alone or in combination, is often administered for
treatment of cryptococcal meningitis, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Its extensive use has …

A Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii strain, NUBS14020, was the first fluconazole (FLZ)-
resistant strain isolated from a feline cryptococcosis. Subsequent work demonstrated that …