Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

Despite how prevalent and uncomfortable they can be, yeast infections are usually manageable with the right care.

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They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to ...

Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a nail infection that can make your toenails thicker, change color, or break apart. It affects about one in 10 people and is common in adults over 60. While fungi ...

Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII is a type of ringworm that can look similar to eczema Getty A first case of a highly contagious and rare sexually transmitted fungal infection has been found in ...

Share on Pinterest The first case of a sexually transmitted form of ringworm has been reported in the United States. Bevan Goldswain/Getty Images Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a fungus that causes ...

A sexually transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus has been reported for the first time in the United States. The case report, published Wednesday in JAMA Dermatology by doctors at NYU Langone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two states north of Tennessee are experiencing an outbreak of a deadly fungal infection. And it's not the first time that it has ...

Fungal meningitis is a rare fungal infection. It causes inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. It’s very serious and possibly life threatening, but getting early treatment can significantly ...

The bottom view of a plate culture containing the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes. From the reverse, the color is pale, yellowish-brown or reddish-brown. The genus, Trichophyton, inhabits the soil, ...