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An '''antifungal''' is a chemical compound that keeps fungi from growing or kills them.
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An '''antifungal''' is a chemical compound that keeps fungi from growing or kills them. Antifungals are particularly important for individuals suffering from suppressed immune systems, which can make them vulnerable to opportunistic infections by fungi such as ''Aspergillus'' and ''Candida'' species.
  
 
Examples of antifungal drugs include:
 
Examples of antifungal drugs include:

Revision as of 01:03, May 15, 2007

An antifungal is a chemical compound that keeps fungi from growing or kills them. Antifungals are particularly important for individuals suffering from suppressed immune systems, which can make them vulnerable to opportunistic infections by fungi such as Aspergillus and Candida species.

Examples of antifungal drugs include:

Amphotericin B
Fluconazole

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