Host–Fungal Interplay: Virulence, Immunity, Antifungal Resistance, and Therapeutic Strategies
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 November 2025) | Viewed by 304
Special Issue Editors
2. Departamento de Bioquímica Clínica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
Interests: fungal infections; fungal pathogenesis; host immune response
Interests: infectious diseases; fungal infections; novel therapeutics
Interests: fungal infections; antifungal resistance; therapeutic approaches
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The incidence of fungal infections is rising, posing significant challenges for both clinicians and researchers. The complexity of these infections demands a deeper understanding of fungal pathogenesis, host immune responses, and treatment strategies. Over the years, advancements in key aspects of fungal research have led to tangible progress in disease management.
In this Special Issue, we invite you to explore and discuss novel and relevant aspects of these versatile pathogens, including their virulence mechanisms, host defense strategies, the alarming rise in antifungal resistance, and innovative therapeutic approaches. We cordially invite you to contribute to this collection by sharing your latest findings and insights. Your work will help drive forward our understanding of fungal infections and pave the way for improved clinical strategies.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Fungal pathogenesis;
- Host immune response;
- Innate immunity;
- Virulence factors;
- Biofilms;
- Antifungal resistance;
- Therapeutic approaches;
- Immunomodulation;
- Novel therapeutics;
- Emerging fungal pathogens.
Dr. Claudia Elena Sotomayor
Dr. Juan Pablo Caeiro
Dr. Fernando Oscar Riera
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fungal pathogenesis
- host immune response
- antifungal resistance
- therapeutic approaches
- emerging fungal pathogens
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