Emerging Fungal Pathogens, Diagnostic Innovations, and Clinical Strategies in the Era of Antifungal Resistance
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 1363
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mycology; bacteriology; essential oils; antifungal drugs; influence of antimicrobial drugs on the interaction between microorganisms and the immune system
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fungal infections represent a growing global health threat, particularly with the emergence of new pathogenic species and the alarming rise in antifungal resistance. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the identification and management of fungal diseases, with a focus on innovative diagnostic tools, evolving clinical strategies, and novel therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes and to contain antifungal drug resistance.
This Special Issue focuses on the growing threat of emerging fungal pathogens, as well as well-known and common fungal species that continue to cause diseases. It highlights the importance of innovative diagnostics and clinical strategies to improve patient outcomes and to contain antifungal drug resistance. Researchers and clinicians are invited to submit contributions that address current challenges and advances in this critical field.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute original research articles, reviews, and case reports that address key challenges and opportunities in this important evolving field. Your work will help shape a more effective and informed response to one of today’s most pressing medical concerns.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Vivian Tullio
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- emerging fungal pathogens
- common fungal pathogens
- resistance
- diagnostic innovations
- clinical strategies
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