Candida auris can “colonize” the skin and spread easily to surfaces.

Similarly to bacteria, not all types of fungi are harmful to humans. Some fungi species exist naturally in the human microbiome. However, even these fungi can become opportunistic and cause infection ...

Candida auris infections are rapidly rising across the U.S., raising concerns over drug resistance, hospital spread, and ...

Life-threatening fungal infection that can live on surfaces for weeks is rising in the US - The infection typically affects people with severe medical conditions and patients can be infectious for mor ...

Immune-inspired nanodiscs attacked Candida albicans by damaging fungal membranes. The discs used macrophage membranes to ...

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Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

The bottom view of a plate culture containing the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes. From the reverse, the color is pale, yellowish-brown or reddish-brown. The genus, Trichophyton, inhabits the soil, ...

A metabolic byproduct formed when gut bacteria break down dietary fiber appears to protect against dangerous fungal ...

Fungal meningitis is a rare fungal infection. It causes inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. It’s very serious and possibly life threatening, but getting early treatment can significantly ...