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The disease is often treated with antifungal medications.

Previous studies have shown that wood has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it an ideal material for cutting boards.

The results also showed that when seven patients were treated with another antifungal called itraconazole, three recovered entirely and two improved.

Scientists have discovered that the most widely-used class of antifungals in the world cause pathogens to self-destruct.

Bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses can all develop resistance to antibiotic, antifungal, antiparasitic or antiviral drugs.