Anti+Infective+Medications fungal infections
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Fungal infections are what?
can range from athlete’s foot to potentially fatal systemic infections
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what are resisistant
Bacteria are resistant to antifungal medications d/t their cellular makeup
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Populations prone to fungal infections
Elderly
Immunocompromised people
People who take immunosuppressant drugs
People undergoing treatment for cancer
People with HIV/AIDS
Long term use of corticosteroids
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important information
Candida (what is this?)
Important to obtain a culture of the fungus before treatment
Fungus normally found on the mucous membranes
Can cause vaginal yeast infections, thrush (yeast infection in GI tract or on tongue)
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