Invasive fungal infections are now estimated to affect about 6.5 million people every year around the world, and while many ...

Fungal infections are becoming more common in the United States, but unlike illnesses caused by bacteria or viruses, there’s no vaccine to protect against a fungal threat. While scientists aren’t ...

A new experimental study has identified a novel genetic locus in a common agricultural weed, Elymus repens, that provides ...

Invasive fungal infections are a lesser-known but serious health risk, especially for people with weakened immunity. Often ...

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 ...

A fungal ball is a mass that develops in your sinuses after you’ve breathed in fungal spores. Medications cannot treat it, but a doctor can surgically remove it. Sinus fungal balls are a type of ...

Folliculitis, commonly referred to as "fungal acne," isn't technically acne at all. It's a skin condition caused by yeast overgrowth that leads to inflamed hair follicles. Like acne, it can be ...