The less expensive ketoconazole is also being tested for its effectiveness. Remember that only the conidial form is infectious. You probably figured out that once the disease is established in the body it has transformed to the yeast form, which is not infectious. The human or other animal is a dead end in the life cycle of the fungus. I hope you enjoyed learning about this month's fungus.
Medical mycology is a fascinating field.
Remember that I am NOT a medical doctor. Although I sympathize with you and your infections, please DO NOT email me with medical problems. I recommend you seek out a doctor with training in medical mycology. Thanks once again to Dr. John Rippon, emeritus professor at the University of Chicago, for the images on this page.