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This document provides an overview of antifungal chemistry, including fungal morphology, pathology, and the biochemical targets for antifungal chemotherapy. It classifies antifungal agents, discusses their mechanisms of action, and outlines the history of antifungal development, highlighting key drugs like amphotericin B and nystatin. The document emphasizes the importance of ergosterol biosynthesis in fungi and the selective toxicity of antifungal agents targeting this pathway.
- Author
- Morris Munyao
- Language
- EN