The Multifaceted Role of Mating Type of the Fungus and Sex of the Host in Studies of Fungal Infections in Humans

This review discusses the inclusion of sex and gender variables in studies of fungal infections in humans at the pathogen, host, and antifungal trial levels. The mating type of some fungi, or perhaps more likely the absence of the other, appears to be associated with some infections. Sexual and para...

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Main Author: Nada Kraševec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/5/461