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8 articles for “antifungal therapy”
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Ocular Films as a Drug Delivery System Against Fungal Infections: Current Insights and Future Directions
Abstract: Fungal infections of the eye, including keratitis, endophthalmitis, and blepharitis, represent a challenging class of ocular diseases due to their potential for vision loss and the limited efficacy of existing treatments. These infections are caused by a range of pathogenic fungi, such as Aspergillus, Candida, and Fusarium species, and often require long-term therapeutic intervention. Conventional topical antifungal therapies, such as eye drops and ointments, suffer from poor ocular bioavailability due …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 101–109 Read article
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Complex Tuberculous Meningitis: A Case Series Highlighting Rare Co-infections and Severe Complications
Abstract: This case series presents two complex cases of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) with different complications, illustrating the diverse clinical presentations and management challenges of this disease. Case 1 involves an 18-year-old female with TBM complicated by cryptococcal co-infection, while Case 2 describes a 64-year-old female with TBM complicated by obstructive hydrocephalus and secondary bacterial infections. Both patients had been on anti-tubercular therapy before presentation. Diagnostic approaches included cerebrospinal fluid analysis, cultures, …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Emerging Therapies in Respiratory Tract Infections: Current Advances and Future Perspectives
Abstract: The impact of respiratory tract infections (RTI) as a global public health problem continues to be high morbidity and mortality rates. The development of novel therapeutic approaches stemmed from the fact that conventional treatment strategies, antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals etc. have become increasingly ineffective because of rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Next generation therapies, such as novel antimicrobial agents, host directed therapies and novel drug delivery systems have come on the …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Pyridine derivatives
Abstract: Schiff bases, a class of organic compounds, have garnered significant attention due to their diverse applications in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, and coordination chemistry. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis of Schiff bases amino pyridine derivatives and aromatic ketones along with their anti-microbial activity. Method: The synthesis of Schiff bases primarily involves the condensation reaction between a primary amine and a carbonyl compound (ketone) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 35–48 Read article
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Dermatophytoses: Taxonomy, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Resistance, and Management.
Abstract: Dermatophytes, belonging to the family Arthrodermataceae, are keratinophilic fungi responsible for superficial mycoses. Dermatophytoses affect the skin, hair, and nails globally. Over the last few years, dermatophytic infections have seen a sharp rise in India, with the main causative agent being antifungal-resistant Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VIII. This review provides a detailed overview of dermatophytoses, including taxonomy, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Dermatophytes belong to the kingdom Fungi, family Arthrodermataceae, with …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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A Review On Wonder Plant Aloe Vera
Abstract: For millennia, people have utilized and appreciated the health, aesthetic, therapeutic, and skin- care benefits of aloe vera plants. Aloe is a plant that grows in dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. It has approximately 300 species. Aloe barbadensis miller is the botanical name of aloe vera. It is a perennial, xerophytic, succulent, shrubby or arborescent plant with pea-green hue that is a member of the Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Review on Medicinal Properties of Chickpea and Its Profile
Abstract: Cicer arietinum is the most well-known vegetable and seen everywhere in the world, particularly in Afro-Asian nations. It has a place with family Fabaceae and appropriated in tropical, sub-tropical and calm districts. It is an annual crop with 20–100 cm tallness and the stems are spread, erect while root framework is vigorous and leaves are made of 11–15 individual handouts which are oval fit as a fiddle. The blossoms are …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology Read article
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“Review Article on Tridax Procurmbens Herbal Antibacterial Cream”
Abstract: Abstract Tridax procumbens (L.), also referred to as coat buttons or tridax daisy, is a common plant in the Asteraceae family that is well-known for its exceptional pharmacological and therapeutic properties. This plant has long been utilized as an anticoagulant, antifungal, insect repellent, wound healer, and hepatoprotective agent in Indian Ayurveda. With a focus on its medicinal and formulation features, the current study offers a thorough summary of its botanical …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–29 Read article