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 ...

Fungal nail infections are a common problem that not only cause yellowing but can also result in pain. These infections often worsen during winter due to cold and humidity. Wearing shoes or socks for ...

In recent days, a mysterious and alarming phenomenon dubbed the ‘Baldness Virus’ has emerged in several villages of Maharashtra's Buldhana district. The areas particularly affected were Kalvad ...

Initial tests have ruled out fungal infections. Medical teams and public awareness campaigns are underway to address the crisis. The Indian Council of Medical Research has scheduled a visit to the ...

Buldhana: Skin biopsy reports have ruled out any fungal infection in samples of people affected by unexplained hair loss in Buldhana's Shegaon tehsil. So far, 139 residents across 11 villages have ...

Their study, published in Nucleic Acids Research, focused on the mold fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, which can cause life-threatening infections, especially in immunocompromised people. Identifying ...