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Antifungal Agent Therapy
Antifungal agent therapy is used to treat fungal infections. Its emergence in the field of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) warrants an evaluation to understand its scientific foundation and relevance (He et al., 2023). An assessment of theoretical basis, techniques, and treatment effects reveals that more work on this front is needed, as uncertainties remain (Tan et al., 2021).
Theoretical/Conceptual Support of the Treatment
Antifungal agent therapy is theoretically founded in the medical approach to addressing fungal infections. Yet, its link in terms of efficacy to special education and ABA remains a bit ambiguous (Tan et al., 2021). Some alternative medicine proponents have posited that fungal infections or overgrowths, such as Candida, might be related to cognitive and behavioral symptoms in certain individuals (He et al., 2023). Based on this rationale, they advocate that treating these fungal conditions might lead to an improvement in behavioral symptoms. The primary assumptions driving this idea are a perceived direct relationship between fungal infections and behavioral symptoms, and the consequent belief that treating these infections would bring about behavioral improvements (Bundgaard-Nielsen et al., 2020). Most of these claims are rooted in anecdotal evidence and theoretical speculation.
Treatment Techniques
Administering antifungal agent therapy involves the use of medications specifically designed to treat fungal infections. Depending on the infection's severity and location, the treatment can be topical (using creams or ointments), oral, or even intravenous in cases of severe infections (He et al., 2023).
Treatment Effects and Scientific Evidence
Drawing from recent scientific literature, Bundgaard-Nielsen et al.'s 2020 article titled "Gut microbiota profiles of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic literature review" from Gut Microbes provides significant insights on this topic. The systematic review looks at the potential interplay between the gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The research reviewed 24 articles and found divergent results on the topic.
For ASD, the review shows that multiple studies observed...…its usage in a supportive role. Some studies have shown positive benefits from antifungal therapy in conjunction with ABA approaches. At the same time, before recommending any treatment, it is important to know that it is safe, and that the potential benefits outweigh the risks. In this case, antifungal agent therapy should be used with caution, but so long as side effects are not negative, it is not expected that it would do harm to the patient.
Conclusion
Antifungal agent therapy is most often used in addressing fungal infections. However, its efficacy and relevance in the context of behavioral implications, as seen through the lens of Special Education and ABA, has sparked interest. The review by Bundgaard-Nielsen et al. shows that there are some questions about whether it works or not to help address behavioral issues. It is certainly an area that deserves more attention, as the evidence thus far is inconclusive. Some studies have shown a positive link, but othersdue to different methodologiesmake this link…
References
Bundgaard-Nielsen, C., Knudsen, J., Leutscher, P. D., Lauritsen, M. B., Nyegaard, M.,
Hagstrøm, S., & Sørensen, S. (2020). Gut microbiota profiles of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic literature review. Gut Microbes, 11(5), 1172-1187.
He, X., Liu, W., Tang, F., Chen, X., & Song, G. (2023). Effects of Probiotics on Autism
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