An antifungal drug is medication used to treat fungal infections 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 or purchased over-the-counter. Fungi are types of parasitic plants that include molds, mildew, and yeast. A fungal infection is an inflammatory condition in which fungi multiply and invade the skin, the digestive tract, the genitals, and other body tissues, particularly, the lungs and liver. Fungal infections of the skin are often called ringworm or tinea.
Diflucan
FLUCONAZOLE (Diflucan) is used for treating and preventing certain yeast and fungal infections. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Fluconazole is an azole antifungal. It kills sensitive fungi by interfering with the formation of the fungal cell membrane.
TERBINAFINE (Lamisil) is used for treating fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Terbinafine is an antifungal agent. It works by killing sensitive fungi.
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(HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that the
human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects not only against the sexually
transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, but also helps prevent
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