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Editorial
. 2024 Dec 18;10(12):880.
doi: 10.3390/jof10120880.

New Strategies to Combat Human Fungal Infections

André Luis Souza Dos Santos  1   2 , Marta Helena Branquinha  1   2
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Editorial

New Strategies to Combat Human Fungal Infections

André Luis Souza Dos Santos et al. J Fungi (Basel). .

Abstract

Over the past few decades, numerous reports have highlighted the significant rise in fungal infections worldwide, contributing to considerable morbidity, mortality, and escalating healthcare costs [...].

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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