Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

Fungal infections are more common in patients with psoriasis who receive interleukin-17 inhibitors, are of older age at the time of biologic therapy initiation, and have diabetes. Patients with ...

Patients with congenital ichthyosis (CI) may be at an increased risk for viral and fungal cutaneous infections relative to the general population, according to a study published in Clinical and ...

Fungal infections on the face are caused by an overgrowth of yeast that’s naturally on the skin. In some instances, it can also be caused by another kind of fungus. Yeast infections on the face are ...

A new study published in Nature Aging adds to growing evidence that severe infections, including flu, herpes and respiratory tract infections, are linked to accelerated brain atrophy and increased ...

There are three main types of toenail fungal infections, also known as onychomycosis or tinea unguium, that can change the appearance of your toenails. They’re quite common, affecting up to 14% of ...

Severe flu infections can lead to a range of deadly complications, especially in people whose immune systems are compromised by age or disease. When you purchase through links on our site ...

An electrician whose itchy lump was initially dismissed as a simple fungal infection is now battling cancer. In February 2020, Ben Collins, 24, from Colchester, Essex, discovered a lump in his ...

New cancer treatments could be on the way, thanks to a surprising discovery involving yeast used to brew beer. University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists and collaborators at the European ...

Insects have plenty to beware when it comes to carnivorous plants. Add an acid-loving fungus to that list of dangers. Sundew plants have tentacle-like leaves that curl around and entrap flies and ...