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China’s innovative national plan to combat fungal diseases and antifungal resistance

China has created a comprehensive national system to fight fungal infections and drug resistance. The system monitors fungal diseases across hundreds of hospitals throughout the country to track which infections are most common and which antifungal medicines are becoming less effective. Early findings show that many hospitals lack proper facilities for testing fungal infections, and some fungi are developing resistance to commonly used antifungal drugs, particularly fluconazole.

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Assessing Diagnostic Capabilities and Treatment Accessibility for Invasive Fungal Infections in the Balkan Region

Researchers surveyed medical centers across 12 Balkan countries to understand how well-equipped they are to diagnose and treat serious fungal infections. They found that while most centers have basic laboratory tools like microscopes and cultures, advanced molecular tests for identifying fungal species are less common. Antifungal medications like triazoles are widely available, but other important treatment options are harder to find in the region.

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