The fungal host response is the process by which the host interacts with and responds to fungi that colonize or infect it. This includes defense mechanisms such as the immune response. In this ...

Preventing fungal infections involves both lifestyle hygiene and protection of the body’s natural defenses. There is a rise in untreatable fungal infections, indicating that the pathogens are ...

talks about preventive measures against fungal infections that dog and cat owners should be aware of to minimize the risk of infection. Below is the interview transcript, which has been lightly edited ...

Some customers have even suffered with onycholysis, a condition where the nail separates from the nail bed, as well as with paronychia, infection of the area surrounding the nail, and the growth ...

But for infectious disease specialists like Peter Chin-Hong, one of the most insidious threats lurking in hospitals and clinics today is fungal. Chin-Hong’s case list is long: a healthy 29-year ...

Fungal infections (mycoses) are a growing public health concern in India, affecting various body parts and posing risks of drug resistance if not managed properly, especially in vulnerable ...

The deadly fungus has already made its way to Texas. Just over 10 years ago, in 2013, Candida Auris was first found in the United States. Over the past decade, cases have increased, especially along ...

Candida auris, a type of yeast that spreads mostly in hospitals and senior care centers, can cause severe illness and death. Drug-resistant fungal infections like C. auris have been increasing ...