Yes, CDC calls the fungus an ‘urgent’ threat. Here’s what a CT epidemiologist wants you to know.
The CDC noted that it can cause “infection in different parts of the body like the blood, wounds, and ears” and that symptoms ...
What to know about the fatal fungus Candida auris since it was deemed an urgent threat
Candida auris is a species of fungus that can cause healthcare-associated invasive infections and outbreaks, posing a serious ...
RNA interference and nanomedicine join forces to fight dangerous fungal infections
Fungal infections are on the rise globally. According to a study by the Manchester Fungal Infection Group, in 2022, ...
Will climate change lead to more fungal infections?
Fungi can keep us healthy or cause disease. As climate change drives fungi to adapt, their impact on our health is changing.
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Nanomedicine with siRNA shows first effectiveness against the human-pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus
The study demonstrates that this RNAi approach shuts down vital fungal genes, thereby inhibiting pathogen growth - a ...
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Ear congestion causes and how to relieve painful pressure
Doctors can treat fungal outer ear infections with topical antifungal medications. They can also remove fungi with a small vacuum. This procedure is known as ear aspiration. Meniere’s disease is ...
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Hidden threat: The evolving fungus that spreads through cats and humans
Unlike most fungal infections, sporotrichosis can be transmitted zoonotically, with infected cats being a primary source of human infection through scratches, bites, or contact with secretions.