antifungal
adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl 
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal
noun
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While deaths associated with bacterial superbugs are higher than those linked with fungi, there are hundreds of antibiotics available to treat bacteria, while there are only about 17 antifungal drugs currently in use, according to the CDC.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Treatment varies depending upon severity, but antifungal drugs, such as fluconazole (Diflucan) or itraconazole (Sporanox, Tolsura), are the most common medications used.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Some theorize that the widespread use of antifungal chemicals on crops in areas where the fungus is endemic may be contributing to its resistance, but research on the topic is only just getting underway and answers so far are elusive.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Research also shows rosemary oil may have anti-androgenetic effects to combat male-pattern hair loss and antifungal properties, improving dandruff and itchiness.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Treatment varies depending upon severity, but antifungal drugs, such as fluconazole (Diflucan) or itraconazole (Sporanox, Tolsura), are the most common medications used.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Some theorize that the widespread use of antifungal chemicals on crops in areas where the fungus is endemic may be contributing to its resistance, but research on the topic is only just getting underway and answers so far are elusive.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Research also shows rosemary oil may have anti-androgenetic effects to combat male-pattern hair loss and antifungal properties, improving dandruff and itchiness.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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antifungal
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌant-i-ˈfəŋ-gəl, ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal drugs
antifungal activity
antifungal therapy
antifungal
2 of 2 noun
: an antifungal agent
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