antifungal
adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl 
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal
noun
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Treatment of brain-eating amoebas When a patient has been diagnosed with a brain-eating amoeba, treatment usually includes a variety of antifungal medications, as well as antibiotics like rifampin and azithromycin, according to Lundstrom.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
For example, a yeast infection can be treated using antifungal medications, such as fluconazole.17 In the case of STIs caused by bacteria, antibiotics are the first-line therapy.18
Treatment for abnormal discharge will depend on the underlying cause, which a healthcare provider need to diagnose.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
This species can cause severe infections in humans and is resistant to many antifungal medications.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Instead, antifungal medications and creams are recommended for treatment.4
Level of evidence: The evidence may not support the Candida diet for lowering yeast levels.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
For example, a yeast infection can be treated using antifungal medications, such as fluconazole.17 In the case of STIs caused by bacteria, antibiotics are the first-line therapy.18
Treatment for abnormal discharge will depend on the underlying cause, which a healthcare provider need to diagnose.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
This species can cause severe infections in humans and is resistant to many antifungal medications.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Instead, antifungal medications and creams are recommended for treatment.4
Level of evidence: The evidence may not support the Candida diet for lowering yeast levels.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for antifungal
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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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antifungal
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌant-i-ˈfəŋ-gəl, ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal drugs
antifungal activity
antifungal therapy
antifungal
2 of 2 noun
: an antifungal agent
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