«But a great deal of work lies ahead to see if this compound has the potential to serve as a less toxic treatment for
fungal infections in human patients.
Yeast, formally known as Candidiasis, is the most common
fungal infection in humans.
Ketoconazole was originally developed to fight
fungal infections in humans, but researchers discovered that it could be useful in fighting Cushing's by suppressing cortisol secretion in the adrenal glands.
Not exact matches
In the study, the
fungal infection Candida albicans was introduced to mice or
human models of the lung vasculature and as blood was pumped over that system, researchers recorded what happened using highly sophisticated microscopes.
Cross-sectional
infection model for skin
infections: Histological section through a skin model grown
in a test tube, which has been infected with Candida albicans — one of the commonest
human fungal pathogens.
Infections with
human pathogenic fungi have been continuously increasing during the last years and these
fungal pathogens have become a major threat for individuals,
in particular for patients with a compromised immune system.
Garlic was confirmed
in reports back
in the 1980's to be more active against
human ringworm (a
fungal infection) than conventional pharmaceutical drugs.
Bloodroot has been used for emphysema, laryngitis, colds, sinus
infections, bronchitis and asthma It has been used as a remedy for skin cancers
in humans and animals and relieves skin ulcers, eczema, nasal polyps, ringworm,
fungal growths and sores.
Many of these animals were
in rough shape, and more than three dozen tested positive for a
fungal infection that is transferable to other animals and
humans as well.
Infection of other animals and
humans can occur, either by direct contact with an infected dog or through contact with
fungal spores
in a contaminated environment.