Update on antifungal resistance.

doi:10.1016/S0966-842X(97)01108-6

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Update on antifungal resistance.

Trends in microbiology - 1 Sept 1997

Klepser M E, Ernst E J, Pfaller M A

Abstract excerpt

Overuse of antifungal agents has resulted in the selection of naturally resistant Candida species, as well as expression of resistance from previously susceptible species resulting from genetic mutations and/or selection of resistant subpopulations. Strategies for the appropriate use of antifunga...

Topics

Antifungal Agents
Candida
Candidiasis
Drug Resistance, Microbial
Drug Therapy
Fungi
Humans
Mutation
Mycoses

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