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10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases

June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

June 25 -27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Antifungal Agents

Antifungal Agents

Antifungal agents play a crucial role in combating fungal infections, which can affect various parts of the body. These agents are vital components of the broader category of antimicrobials, designed to target and eliminate fungi. One prominent class of antifungal agents is the azoles, which inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. Common examples include fluconazole and itraconazole. Another class is the polyenes, exemplified by amphotericin B, which disrupts fungal cell membranes by binding to ergosterol. Echinocandins, a newer class, inhibit the synthesis of β-glucan in the fungal cell wall, leading to cell death. Caspofungin is a notable member of this group. Antifungal agents are utilized in various medical contexts, including the treatment of superficial infections like athlete's foot and more severe systemic infections such as candidemia. They are also crucial in preventing fungal infections in immunocompromised individuals, like those undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplantation.

Committee Members
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Ranjan Ramasamy

Ranjan Ramasamy

IDFISH Technology, United States
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Saurabh Chattopadhyay

Saurabh Chattopadhyay

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Yazdan Mirzanejad

Yazdan Mirzanejad

University of British Columbia, Canada
Infection 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conference - Jacqueline Roberta Soares Salgado

Jacqueline Roberta Soares Salgado

Engineering Military Institute (IME) of the Brazilian Army, Brazil
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conference - Jin Won Song

Jin Won Song

Korea University College of Medicine, Korea, Republic of
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Darehyne Avila Pina

Darehyne Avila Pina

University of Medical Sciences of Cienfuegos, Cuba
Speaker at Infection Conference - Pool Marcos Carbajal

Pool Marcos Carbajal

University of San Martin de Porres, Peru

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