People are exposed to millions of fungal spores every day, even potentially harmful ones like those from Aspergillus fumigatus. For most individuals, this constant exposure is harmless, as the immune ...

Antibiotics are a well-known risk factor for invasive candidiasis, particularly among hospitalised patients given antibiotics to prevent sepsis and other nosocomial bacterial infections. However the ...

A potentially deadly fungus is spreading across hospitals worldwide, alarming health experts and earning the grim title of ...

Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection that is resistant to drugs, has spread through U.S. health care facilities at "an alarming rate" in recent years, a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

Cases of valley fever, a fungal disease caused by spores found within soil in parts of the U.S., has been rising in recent decades, prompting warnings from local health authorities.

Researchers have found in a new study that adding two percent crisaborole ointment to amorolfine hydrochloride cream ...

Once limited to the Southwest, valley fever now threatens vast swaths of the U.S. It's often misdiagnosed, and it can lead to ...

Q: For almost two months now, I've had bumps on the back, sides and crown of my head. They itch all the time — and even more ...

Nail fungus is sneaky and stubborn. It can be hidden in bowling shoes, your gym’s sauna, or your community pool. If you spend a lot of time in and around water, it might slowly develop. Once you have ...

At least two Americans have died and 17 have suspected or probable cases of a potentially deadly infection linked to an outbreak at cosmetic surgery clinics in Mexico. The infected patients contracted ...

What is the difference between fungal infections and sweat rashes during monsoon? Learn causes, symptoms, treatments, and essential skin care tips for relief.

Nail problems can indicate internal diseases; infections, autoimmune conditions, and skin cancer may manifest through nail ...