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Antifungal Policy and Practice Across Five Countries: A Qualitative Review

This study examined how five countries (Netherlands, Italy, South Korea, China, and India) manage invasive fungal infections through national policies. Researchers found that while all countries have some policies in place, there are significant gaps in diagnosis access, treatment availability, and healthcare professional training. The findings highlight the urgent need for stronger, more comprehensive policies to help patients suffering from serious fungal infections.

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John Perfect Shares Insights on Infectious Diseases, Antifungal Therapy, and Drug Resistance

This interview with Dr. John Perfect, a leading expert in fungal infections, discusses how antifungal treatments have evolved over his 48-year career. He explains that while fungal resistance is a concern, it’s less problematic than bacterial antibiotic resistance because fungi don’t spread resistance through plasmids. Dr. Perfect emphasizes the importance of newer, faster-acting antifungal drugs and combining drug therapy with immune system support to better treat serious fungal infections like cryptococcal meningitis and candidemia.

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