Aspergillus fumigatus can be found almost everywhere - in soil, compost or in the air. It is usually harmless for healthy people. However, in patients with a weakened immune system, it can cause ...

A veteran Commack guidance counselor has launched a legal strike in Suffolk County Supreme Court, alleging that "extensive" ...

A seven-year study of 470 patients revealed that a severe fungal lung infection once mainly seen in specific high-risk groups is increasingly affecting elderly patients and those with common cancers ...

Some researchers are sounding the alarm about a potentially deadly fungus that could spread throughout parts of the US, Europe and Asia. The study article, which was published in pre-print (not yet ...

When most people think of dangerous infections, they picture bacteria or viruses. But for infectious disease specialists like Peter Chin-Hong, one of the most insidious threats lurking in hospitals ...

For people with weakened immune systems, common molds lurking in the environment — in the soil, along damp walls or on a forgotten apple — can cause dangerous infections deep inside the body. These ...

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

As farmers prepare for seeding season, health officials are reminding them to watch for risks beyond heavy machinery and ...