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Chapter 11: Antifungal Agents

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Fungal infections (Mycosis/mycotic infections)

Immunocompromised pts and patients on antibiotics (that kill normal flora) are at higher risk for developing these infections (HIV/AIDs, cancer)
-Can be mild and can vary in location, anywhere warm dark and moist

Fungus has a rigid cell wall (Contain chitin and polysaccharides) - membrane contains ergosterol: Steroid type protein configured similarily to adrenal hormones and testosterone
-d/t rigid cell wall, takes long time to treat a fungal infection

Why are fungal/mycotic infections harder to treat?

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