Most invasive fungal infections occur in patients with prolonged neutropenia, in critically ill patients in intensive care, in patients undergoing chemotherapy for solid tumors, in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and in patients who have received an organ transplant.

Astellas Pharma expects that micafungin will be applicable for the treatment of systemic fungal infections.

Tea tree oil has been used for decades to soothe and treat rashes, inflammation, burns, and mild fungal infections.