Kolkata man becomes first person in world to catch fungal infection from a plant; Know more

A mycologist specializing in plants from Kolkata has made medical history as the first person to be diagnosed with a plant fungal disease. The 61-year-old individual was found to be infected with Chondrostereum purpureum, the fungus responsible for causing silver leaf disease in plants. Apparent symptoms According to a recent report, the affected individual sought medical attention after experiencing symptoms such as hoarseness, cough, fatigue, and difficulty swallowing for a duration of three months. Chondrostereum purpureum is a type of fungal pathogen that primarily targets plants belonging to the rose family.