antifungal therapy

Efficacy of Antifungal Therapies in Tinea Capitis: Insights from a Multicenter Study in China

By MedXY 08/07/2026

A multicenter prospective real-world study in China evaluated treatment outcomes of tinea capitis, highlighting itraconazole's superior efficacy over terbinafine for certain fungal strains like Microsporum canis, informing optimized antifungal strategies.

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Olorofim for Poorly Controlled Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis: Phase 2b Clinical Efficacy and Safety Insights

By MedXY 07/24/2026

This review synthesizes key findings evaluating olorofim's clinical effectiveness and safety in patients with refractory disseminated coccidioidomycosis, emphasizing its potential role amid limited treatment options.

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Voriconazole Not Superior to Itraconazole for Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis: VICTOR-CPA Trial Reaffirms Itraconazole as First-Line in India

By MedXY 11/24/2025

A randomized trial in India found no superiority of oral voriconazole over itraconazole for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis at 6 months; efficacy was similar, but voriconazole caused more adverse events.