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 …

Over the last decade, the rapid emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens has become a
global concern, which has prompted the search for alternative antibacterial agents for use in …

The need for better antifungal therapy is commonly accepted in view of the high mortality
rates associated with systemic infections, the low number of available antifungal classes …

Antimicrobial peptides are a vital component of the innate immune system of all eukaryotic
organisms and many of these peptides have potent antifungal activity. They have potential …

The incidence of invasive fungal infections is increasing worldwide, resulting in more than
1.6 million deaths every year. Due to growing antifungal drug resistance and the limited …

The innate immune system is the first line of defense against many common
microorganisms, which can initiate adaptive immune responses to provide increased …

BACKGROUND Reproductive tract infection is an important factor leading to male and
female infertility. Among female infertility factors, microbial and viral infections are the main …

Only few Candida species, eg, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida dubliniensis,
and Candida parapsilosis, are successful colonizers of a human host. Under certain …

Infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi are among the leading causes of
death worldwide. The emergence of drug-resistance mechanisms, especially among …

Mycoses are accountable for millions of infections yearly worldwide. Invasive candidiasis is
the most usual, presenting a high morbidity and mortality. Candida albicans remains the …