Fungal diseases are infections and disorders caused by fungi, a diverse group of organisms that can affect humans, animals, and plants. In humans, fungal infections range from common, superficial conditions of the skin, nails, and mucous membranes, such as those caused by dermatophytes and Candida species, to deeper…
Fungal diseases are infections and disorders caused by fungi, a diverse group of organisms that can affect humans, animals, and plants. In humans, fungal infections range from common, superficial conditions of the skin, nails, and mucous membranes, such as those caused by dermatophytes and Candida species, to deeper, invasive infections that can affect internal organs and become serious, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. Fungi spread through spores, direct contact, or contaminated environments, and managing the diseases they cause relies on antifungal agents along with measures to limit exposure. In plants, fungal pathogens are a major cause of crop loss, linking fungal disease to both medicine and agriculture. Research published in this journal addresses fungal diseases and their control, including studies on the antimycotic activity of medicinal plant leaf extracts against dermatophytes, computational approaches to inhibiting essential proteins of Candida albicans using a marine antifungal peptide, and the prevalence and antifungal susceptibility of Candida species in a hospital setting. Together these studies reflect the search for effective ways to identify, treat, and prevent fungal infections. This page sits within the peer-reviewed, open-access scope of the journal and gathers research relevant to fungal diseases, antifungal strategies, and Fungal Diversity.
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The 7 articles above have been cited 46 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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