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Researchers from the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI), IIT-Madras, in collaboration with the ICMR-NIRRCH, have developed a unique method to combat the fungal pathogen, Candida albicans.
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The study marks a significant step in addressing systemic candidiasis, a life-threatening fungal infection with mortality rates reaching as high as 63.6% in severe cases.
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The findings underscore the urgent need for new treatment strategies amid rising drug resistance and limited antifungal options.
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Candida albicans is a yeast that normally exists harmlessly in the human body but can cause invasive infections when the immune system is compromised.
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Systemic candidiasis occurs when the pathogen spreads to the bloodstream and vital organs, often leading to fatal outcomes.