Fungal pathogens that live harmlessly on and inside the human body are increasingly defeating the limited arsenal of antifungal drugs, while simultaneously dodging the immune system’s surveillance.

Mucormycosis or ‘black fungus’, is a fungal infection affecting the sinuses, lungs, brain, and skin. The fungal infection is rare but can be fatal for those with a weakened immune system. Those that ...

Infections rates are rising for drug-resistant strain of fungus that has been found in the hospital systems of at least two states. The Hill reports that the fungus, Candida auris, was first found in ...

Amebiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the microscopic protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. Infection occurs through the ...

Outbreaks reported in California, Georgia, and Florida as health officials scramble to contain spread. A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus is spreading rapidly through hospitals and senior care ...

Patients taking Tibsovo to treat MDS or AML may want to discuss the appropriate medications to treat and prevent infections, an expert said. Tibsovo (ivosidenib), which is used to treat patients with ...

From what it is to how to get tested and prevent spread, here’s what you need to know about TMVII.

AROUND $1,000. IT’S KNOWN AS THE DEADLY FUNGUS CREDITED WITH KILLING THE ARCHEOLOGIST THAT OPENED THE TOMB OF KING TUT. NOW, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, PENNSYLVANIA RESEARCHERS SAY THEY HAVE ...