Foot fungus, also known as athlete’s foot, is a common condition that affects many people worldwide. This fungal infection primarily targets the skin on the feet, but if left untreated, it can spread ...

Invasive C. auris infections have been associated with mortality rates of 30 percent to 60 percent among hospitalized ...

Since the first US case of Candida auris was detected in 2016, the number of infections has soared prompting the CDC to label it an “urgent threat.” One concern for medical officials is that it can be ...

Why Your Fungal Infection Looks Better Before It’s Actually Gone Have you ever noticed an itchy rash fading after a few days of treatment, only for it to return a week or two later? You might assume ...

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 ...

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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A drug-resistant fungus that health officials have labeled an "urgent ...

Candida auris, a potentially lethal fungus, has triggered the largest outbreaks in the country at Southern Nevada hospitals and long-term care facilities. C. auris, as it’s often called, has spread at ...

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 ...