Fungal infections

Deadly Fungal Infections Are Evolving And Causing “Silent Pandemic”, Scientists Warn

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Deadly Fungal Infections Are Evolving And Causing “Silent Pandemic”, Scientists Warn

Agricultural practices are contributing to the problem, experts said. (Representative pic) Fungal infections are evolving and becoming resistant to the medicines used to treat them, causing what some researchers are calling a “silent pandemic” that needs to be addressed urgently. According to molecular biologist Norman van Rhijn from the University of Manchester in the UK, … Read more

All You Need To Know

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All You Need To Know

The pathogen typically infects individuals with weakened immune systems. A deadly fungal infection called Candida auris is spreading rapidly in the United States, with four people in Washington state testing positive this month. Despite being rare, doctors caution that infection can still be potentially hazardous due to its high fatality rate, drug resistance, and its … Read more