Two highly common respiratory conditions, allergic rhinitis and asthma, are caused by different fungi, according to a study. Researchers, who conducted the study in Portugal, revealed that people with allergic rhinitis and asthma have different fungi, or mycobiomes, in their noses compared to healthy individuals. Using nasal swabs, the team analysed the fungi in the participants' noses and discovered that …
What are the facts? Researchers have come across the first instance of a human being infected by a plant fungus, in this case Chondrostereum purpureum. He is a plant mycologist by profession and dealt with decaying mushrooms and fungi for a prolonged period of time, according to a paper published in the journal Medical Mycology Case Reports. A fungus needs …
Skin fungal infections of the skin, also known as dermatophytosis, are a common problem that affects people of all ages. Causes of Skin Fungal Infections: The most common types of fungi that cause skin infections are dermatophytes, yeasts, and moulds. Prevention of Skin Fungal Infections: Preventing fungal infections on the skin involves taking steps to avoid exposure to the fungi …
