sábado, 23 de noviembre de 2019

Antifungal Resistance | Fungal Diseases | CDC

Antifungal Resistance | Fungal Diseases | CDC



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Azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus 

Medical illustration of azole-resistant A. fumigatus
Aspergillus is a fungus that can cause life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. These infections are treated with antifungals called azoles. Azoles are also increasingly used in agriculture to prevent and treat fungal diseases in crops. Azole use in human medicine and agriculture can contribute to resistance to antifungal medicines.

Drug-resistant Mycoplasma genitalium (M. genitalium)

Medical illustration of drug-resistant M. genitalium
M. genitalium bacteria are sexually transmitted and can cause urethritis in men (inflammation of the urethra) and may cause cervicitis in women (inflammation of the cervix). Few antibiotics are available to treat M. genitalium infections. Resistance to azithromycin, which has been recommended for treatment, is high across the globe.

Drug-resistant Bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis)

Medical illustration of drug-resistant B. pertussis
Pertussis, a respiratory illness commonly known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called B. pertussis. It can cause serious and sometimes deadly complications, especially in babies.

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