New estimate doubles likely deaths from fungal disease globally
The annual total of deaths from fungal disease worldwide has risen to 3.75 million, double the previous estimate, according to a new study.
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Aspergillus
MeSH tree: B01.300.381.081
Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent
Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns, particularly for ...
Jan 10, 2024
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Christmas tree syndrome: Why the festive evergreen can make your nose run—and what you can do about it
Decorating the Christmas tree is a beloved tradition for many of us during the festive season. While some people prefer using and reusing an artificial tree as an environmentally friendly way to enjoy the holiday spirit, ...
Dec 5, 2023
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Breakthroughs and challenges in fungal vaccine development
The microbiological world is comprised of many organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Though not generally regarded as pathogens by the greater public, fungi can cause an array of severe diseases, especially in ...
Nov 17, 2023
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Battling aspergillus: The synergistic power of statin combinations
Pulmonary aspergillosis—a group of infectious respiratory diseases caused by various species of the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus—has a significant mortality rate globally. Currently, the first-line antifungal therapy in patients ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Contaminants in cannabis and hemp flowers create potential for health risks
Cannabis use, even for medical purposes, could make some people sick due to harmful fungi that contaminate the plants.
Oct 20, 2023
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Understanding how Aspergillus fumigatus shapes the lungs
Aspergillus fumigatus strains that infect humans have a significantly altered metabolism compared to other strains in the environment. At the same time, infection with the fungus leads to an apparent change in the human lung ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Citizen science shows widespread exposure to drug-resistant fungal spores
Fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus has acquired resistance to agricultural fungicide and first-line clinical antifungal drugs.
Jul 24, 2023
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Novel compound combats drug-resistant fungi when combined with commercially available medications
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil shows that brilacidin, a new drug tested for treatment of diseases ranging from bacterial skin infections to COVID-19, can kill drug-resistant strains of fungi ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Climate change could lead to more fungal disease in humans, says expert
Climate change is driving many fungi to adapt to the Earth's warmer temperatures, which could mean more disease-causing fungi will learn to live in and on humans, says a McMaster University expert.
Apr 24, 2023
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