Definition of antifungal
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
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An antifungal drug from Cidara Therapeutics performed positively in a mid-stage clinical trial, the San Diego company said Monday.
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Frank plans to spend his post-doctoral research at the University of Lausanne figuring that out, testing various ant glands for antimicrobial or antifungal properties.
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The treatment: Taking an antifungal pill usually does the job.
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Second, yeast infections are typically pretty easy to treat, thanks to antifungal drugs.
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Chitin has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties and is insoluble in water.
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Researchers have noted that acetic acid (vinegar) has antifungal properties (Mycoses, May 2016).
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Chytrid fungus can be treated with antifungal agents in frogs that are captured and released and scientists are working to develop methods to inoculate populations against the disease.
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For instance, every C. auris case in the UK has shown reduced susceptibility to the first line antifungal fluconazole, and many are resistant to multiple drugs.
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First Known Use of antifungal
1945
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of antifungal
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
- antifungal drugs
- antifungal activity
- antifungal therapy
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