Why is there a rising need for effective treatment for fungal infections over recent years? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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The increased incidence of HIV/AIDS has led to a higher occurrence of opportunistic fungal infections. Advances in chemotherapeutic drugs have weakened the immune systems of cancer patients, making them more susceptible to fungal infections. Increased use of indwelling IV catheters puts patients at risk for invasive fungal infections. The overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics can disrupt the balance of microorganisms in the body, leading to fungal overgrowth. Therefore, all of these factors have contributed to the rising need for effective treatment for fungal infections over recent years. The overuse of antiviral medications is not directly related to fungal infections.

Why Is There a Rising Need for Effective Treatment for Fungal