What Is a Fungal Infection? A fungal infection, also called mycosis, is a skin disease caused by a fungus. There are millions of species of fungi. They live in the dirt, on plants, on household ...

Types of toenail fungus are more common than you think, especially as we age. Toenail fungus will not go away on its own—it does require medical treatment to cure it. It can take up to a year for ...

Foot fungus, also known as athlete’s foot, is a common condition that affects many people worldwide. This fungal infection primarily targets the skin on the feet, but if left untreated, it can spread ...

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus has infected more than 7,000 people across 27 U.S. states, including Mississippi, in 2025, ...

A DRUG resistant form of killer fungus is rapidly spreading across the globe and becoming more infectious, scientists warn.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The fungal skin infection is caused by T. mentagrophytes type VII, a dermatophyte. The infection is found mostly ...

Candida Auris is a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus causing severe infections, particularly in healthcare settings across the ...

Researchers have discovered a new way to attack fungal infections. The key is to block fungi from being able to make fatty acids, the major component of fats. Resistance to anti-fungal drugs is ...

Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities are struggling to gain ground on a drug-resistant and deadly fungus ...

A dangerous fungus is spreading across hospitals and nursing homes nationwide, including in New York and New Jersey. Candida ...