In vitro systems for studying the interaction of fungal pathogens with primary cells from the mammalian innate immune system.

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The incidence of invasive fungal diseases has increased over the past decades, particularly in relation with the increase of immunocompromised patient cohorts (e.g., HIV-infected patients, transplant recipients, immunosuppressed patients with cancer). Opportunistic fungal pathogens such as Candida spp. are most often associated with serious systemic infections. Currently available antifungal drugs are rather...

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