Candidiasis can be present as a cutaneous, mucosal or deep-seated organ infection, which
is caused by more than 20 types of Candida sp., with C. albicans being the most common …

Background Recently there has been an increase in Candida infections worldwide. A
handful of species in the genus Candida are opportunistic pathogens and have been known …

Early-onset sepsis remains a common and serious problem for neonates, especially preterm
infants. Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the most common etiologic agent, while Escherichia …

Various diseases remain untreated due to lack of suitable therapeutic moiety or a suitable
drug delivery device, especially where toxicities and side effects are the primary reason for …

Antifungal therapy is a central component of patient management for acute and chronic
mycoses. Yet, treatment choices are restricted because of the sparse number of antifungal …

Fungal infections represent an increasing threat to a growing number of immune-and
medically compromised patients. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms and, as such, there is a …

Fungi are ubiquitous in nature, and typically cause little or no environmental or pathogenic
damage to their plant, animal, and human hosts. However, a small but growing number of …

Fungal infections, such as candidiasis caused by Candida, pose a problem of growing
medical concern. In developed countries, the incidence of Candida infections is increasing …

The cell wall is an essential component in fungal homeostasis. The lack of a covering wall in
human cells makes this component an attractive target for antifungal development. The host …

Invasive fungal infections are an important infection concern for patients with underlying
immunosuppression. Antifungal therapy is a critical component of patient care, but …