Climate Change Is Increasing Risk Of Fungal Infections In Humans: Study
The study reveals Candida auris exploits weakened immune systems and has emerged globally as a multidrug-resistant health care-associated fungal pathogen.
May 20, 2023, 22:51 PM IST
DNA: How to avoid infection spreading in hospital?
The World Health Organization has released a report which says that 24 percent of patients die every year due to viruses and bacteria present in hospitals around the world.
May 13, 2022, 01:26 AM IST
PIB Fact Check: Can alum, turmeric, rock salt and mustard oil cure black fungus mucormycosis?
The PIB Fact Check team has quashed the viral video, which claims curing the mucormycosis by basic home remedies using turmeric powder and alum. Calling the video as 'FAKE', the PIB Fact Check team warned the people against trusting such claims to cure any such serious health issue.
May 25, 2021, 20:16 PM IST
Declare Black Fungus or Mucormycosis an epidemic: Union Health Ministry urges states
Union Health Ministry on Thursday urged the state governments to make ‘mucormycosis’ or black fungus a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897.
May 20, 2021, 14:20 PM IST
Misuse of steroids is cause of mucormycosis, says Randeep Guleria
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria on Saturday (May 15) said misuse of steroids is a major cause behind mucormycosis.
May 16, 2021, 09:43 AM IST
Drug-resistant fungal infections could be treated by starving fungus: Study
The research was published in the `Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy`.To treat Candida albicans, common yeast that can cause illness in those with weakened immune systems, researchers limited the fungus` access to iron, an element crucial to the organism`s survival.
May 25, 2019, 16:26 PM IST
'Bunch rot' fungal infection may improve aroma of wine: Scientists
Another study says that a different fungal infection known as powdery mildew can affect the taste and aroma of wine negatively.
May 31, 2017, 14:38 PM IST
Proper diagnosis of fungal infection is essential - Know why?
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, according to the World Health Organization.
Jan 18, 2017, 19:50 PM IST
First drug-resistant fungal infections identified in US
The fungus, Candida auris, is known to occur in healthcare settings such as hospitals and nursing homes, CNN reported.
Nov 05, 2016, 11:51 AM IST
Risk factors for toenail fungal infection
Risk factors for toenail fungal infection
Jun 15, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
