Fungal Infection

The 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) recently took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, drawing attention as one of the first major in-person events since the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, a hallmark in the world of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology, attracted numerous participants, among whom was Dr. Minggui Wang, the director of the Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University. Dr. Wang shared insights on the advances and experiences at the conference, with a particular focus on fungal infections.

At the 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2023), the prospect of utilizing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cells (CAR-T) for medical treatments has emerged as a promising avenue, especially in the realm of infectious diseases. Notably, Dr. Michelle Seif from the University Hospital Würzburg, Germany, has presented new findings that expand upon the potential use of CAR-T therapy in fungal infections.