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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

Fungi - known for their ability to adjust to – and thrive in – new and changing environments, are learning to adapt to climate change ...

Athlete’s foot, a prevalent ailment, extends beyond its apparent discomfort and unpleasant odors, offering insights into the broader realm of fungal infections. Despite its seemingly benign nature, ...

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 ...