Evidence-based information on fungal infection treatments

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Tips and products to prevent fungal infections.

Medical Overview

An antifungal medication, also known as an antimycotic medication, is a pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis (thrush), serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others. Such drugs are usually obtained by a doctor's prescription, but a few are available over the counter (OTC). The evolution of antifungal resistance is a growing threat to health globally.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) May 28, 2026

Emerging Types of Ringworm

Emerging Types of Ringworm  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)...

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Houston Chronicle Aug 7, 2026

Texas leads nation in Candida auris cases as the drug-resistant fungus spreads

Texas leads nation in Candida auris cases as the drug-resistant fungus spreads  Houston Chronicle...

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Physician's Weekly Jul 7, 2026

Best Practices for Managing Fungal Infection Risks From SGLT2 Inhibitors

Best Practices for Managing Fungal Infection Risks From SGLT2 Inhibitors  Physician's Weekly...

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health.com Jul 23, 2026

Dermatologists Agree: These OTC Treatments Banish Toenail Fungus Fast

Dermatologists Agree: These OTC Treatments Banish Toenail Fungus Fast  health.com...

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Infectious Disease Special Edition Jun 22, 2026

Real-World Data Highlight Persistent Challenges in Preventing Fungal Infections After Liver Transplant

Real-World Data Highlight Persistent Challenges in Preventing Fungal Infections After Liver Transplant  Infectious Disease Special Edition...

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EurekAlert! May 27, 2026

The Universitat Jaume I and GEA Biotechnology develop an antifungal aqueous suspension to prevent fungal infections in crops and fruit during the pre- and post-harvest stages

The Universitat Jaume I and GEA Biotechnology develop an antifungal aqueous suspension to prevent fungal infections in crops and fruit during the pre-...

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Medical Xpress Apr 15, 2026

Drug-resistant fungi prompt a five-step global plan ahead of WHO's 2026 update

Drug-resistant fungi prompt a five-step global plan ahead of WHO's 2026 update  Medical Xpress...

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) Jul 7, 2026

Clinical Overview of TMVII

Clinical Overview of TMVII  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)...

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