Fungal Infections and Emerging Treatments

Treatment & Prevention Of Fungal Infection

Antifungal Drugs Are Used To Treat Fungal Diseases. Depending On The Nature Of The Infection, A Topical Or Systemic Agent May Be Used. Example Of Antifungals Include: Fluconazole Which Is The Basis Of Many Over-The-Counter Antifungal Treatments. Another Example of Amphotericin B Which Is More Potent And Used In The Treatment Of The Most Severe Fungal Infections That Show Resistance To Other Forms Of Treatment And It Is Administered Intravenously. Drugs To Treat Skin Infections Are The Azoles: Ketoconazole, Iitraconazole, and Terbinafine Among Others. Yeast Infections In The Vagina, Caused By Candida Albicans, Can Be Treated With Medicated Suppositories Such As Miconazole And Pessaries Whereas Skin Yeast Infections Are Treated With Medicated Ointments.