Toenail Fungus Among Us
... Onychomycosis, or nail fungus, is on the rise. It accounts for more than half of all nail disorders. One U.S. study concluded that it affects more than 18 percent of the population. For people who fre...

Antifungal Medication (Clotrimazole)
... What is clotrimazole? Clotrimazole (also known as Mycelex or Troches) is a medication used to treat superficial fungal infections. This medication is effective against thrush, a fungal infection of th...

FDA Clears Rapid Test for Aspergillus Infection
... The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today cleared for marketing the first rapid laboratory test for a life-threatening invasive fungal infection that occurs in leukemia patients, organ and bone mar...

Antifungal Drug Helps Kids with Immune Disorder Avoid Hospitalization
... The antifungal medication itraconazole is well tolerated and effectively prevents fungal infections in children who have chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), report scientists from the National Instit...