The first reported case of a sexually transmitted fungal infection in the United States was Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) in 2024. Other fungal infections can transmit through ...

Vulvovaginal candidiasis, commonly known as yeast infections or thrush, has a profound impact on the quality of life for millions of women worldwide. With an estimated half a billion infections ...

At least two Americans have died and 17 have suspected or probable cases of a potentially deadly infection linked to an outbreak at cosmetic surgery clinics in Mexico. The infected patients contracted ...

It's important not to ignore a belly button infection, which may be easily treated with a course of antibiotics or antifungal medication. Leaving an infection untreated can cause more serious ...

The first season of "The Last of Us" may be over, but many folks have been left with an abiding fear of fungal infections. Some of that fear might be well-founded in real life: A cluster of the fungal ...

The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Monday that an emerging fungus, candida auris, is now considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat that is ...

Athlete’s foot, a prevalent ailment, extends beyond its apparent discomfort and unpleasant odors, offering insights into the broader realm of fungal infections. Despite its seemingly benign nature, ...

Health officials in the UK are warning hospitals about a newly emerging fungal infection that can live on the body and ...