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 ...

Osteomyelitis, a bone infection caused by bacterial or fungal spread, leads to painful swelling and potential bone loss if ...

Recent studies have highlighted the alarming trend of antifungal resistance, which is becoming a critical issue in the management of invasive fungal infections. Research indicates that pathogenic ...

Histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis and blastomycosis are dimorphic fungal infections. Based on insurance claims, researchers determined that the infections have expanded beyond their typical areas ...

Sinusitis caused by a fungal infection can also be serious and life threatening. Some serious health conditions can have symptoms that may initially appear similar to sinusitis. If you have concer ...

One social media user 'strongly discourages' anyone from using sunflower oil and warned they can cause UTIs and yeast infections.

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Jan. 27, 2025 — Infant mortality in the United States decreased by 24.2% between 1999 and 2022. However, mortality rates from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) rose significantly -- by 11.8% ...

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection and what part of your body it affects.

People are more likely to get mouth infections when natural resistance in the mouth is reduced. For example, gum infections can occur in people with vitamin C deficiencies. Thrush, caused by candida ...