Fungal genetics is the study of the mechanisms of heritable information in fungi. Yeasts and filamentous fungi are extensively used as model organisms for eukaryotic genetic research, including ...

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 ...

Figure 1. The main infection sites and mortality rates of Candida species. While the above studies have identified drug resistance-related gene mutations in pathogenic fungi at the genomic level, they ...

If you suspect you have a vaginal yeast infection, see your healthcare provider. While vaginal yeast infections are most common, candidiasis (an overgrowth of the Candida fungus) can also affect the ...

Cutaneous candidiasis is a yeast infection that affects the skin and causes a red rash accompanied by dry and scaly patches of skin. Sometimes, these scales will ooze pus or become crusty. Although ...

An undated photo from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a strain of Candida auris cultured in a petri dish. A CDC paper published in 2023 revealed that cases of the dangerous ...

According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), candida infections are among the most common fungal infections worldwide, with invasive candidiasis alone affecting over 25,000 ...

"This is absolutely tragic," said one current CDC employee. "If we lose these people we lose important capacity and in a very real sense we lose our CDC future." The news filtered down through the ...

Particular attention is paid to new challenges such as resistance to common antifungals and the increasing spread of Candida auris, a multi-resistant pathogen. "With this guideline, we have taken ...

Particular attention is paid to new challenges such as resistance to common antifungals and the increasing spread of Candida auris, a multi-resistant pathogen. "With this guideline, we have taken ...

Particular attention is paid to new challenges such as resistance to common antifungals and the increasing spread of Candida auris, a multi-resistant pathogen. With this guideline, we have taken ...

Garlic can be prone to bacterial and fungal diseases, and it’s important that farmers are proactive in preventing infection and practise appropriate management. To ensure a good garlic crop, use ...