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Medical Overview

An antifungal medication, also known as an antimycotic medication, is a pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis (thrush), serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others. Such drugs are usually obtained by a doctor's prescription, but a few are available over the counter (OTC). The evolution of antifungal resistance is a growing threat to health globally.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) Sep 25, 2026

Antimicrobial-Resistant Fungal Diseases

Antimicrobial-Resistant Fungal Diseases  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)...

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US News Health Sep 22, 2026

Pharmacists Rank the Best Over-the-Counter Yeast Infection Relief| U.S. News

Pharmacists Rank the Best Over-the-Counter Yeast Infection Relief| U.S. News  US News Health...

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Physician's Weekly Jul 7, 2026

Best Practices for Managing Fungal Infection Risks From SGLT2 Inhibitors

Best Practices for Managing Fungal Infection Risks From SGLT2 Inhibitors  Physician's Weekly...

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UW–Madison News Jun 17, 2026

UW–Madison researchers identify therapeutic target for dangerous fungal infections

UW–Madison researchers identify therapeutic target for dangerous fungal infections  UW–Madison News...

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Infectious Disease Special Edition Jun 22, 2026

Real-World Data Highlight Persistent Challenges in Preventing Fungal Infections After Liver Transplant

Real-World Data Highlight Persistent Challenges in Preventing Fungal Infections After Liver Transplant  Infectious Disease Special Edition...

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EurekAlert! Science News Releases Apr 15, 2026

Global strategy to combat drug‑resistant fungi is about to change

Global strategy to combat drug‑resistant fungi is about to change  EurekAlert! Science News Releases...

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Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network - Mar 9, 2026

Think you might have athlete’s foot? Here’s how to treat and prevent it. - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network -

Think you might have athlete’s foot? Here’s how to treat and prevent it.  Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network -...

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Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Feb 11, 2026

How To Get Rid of Ringworm: A Quick Guide

How To Get Rid of Ringworm: A Quick Guide  Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials...

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