Anti-Therapeutic Action: fluconazole resistance (10%)

Evaluation of Antifungal Activity Against Candida albicans Isolates From HIV-Positive Patients with Oral Candidiasis in a Major Referral Hospital, West Java, Indonesia

This study examined fungal infections in HIV-positive patients suffering from oral candidiasis (mouth thrush) in Indonesia. Researchers identified the types of Candida fungi present and tested their resistance to four common antifungal medications. Most patients had Candida albicans, and while these fungi generally responded well to newer antifungal drugs like voriconazole and fluconazole, some showed resistance, particularly to fluconazole, suggesting the need for careful testing before prescribing treatment.

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