Tag: fungus
Treatment of nail fungus with polish: tips for use
Various varnishes are available for the treatment of nail fungus. Find out here what you need to consider when using antifungal agents and why you should avoid cosmetic nail polish…
Israel-Hamas: Israeli soldier dies after being infected by fungus in Gaza
Geoffrey Branger / Photo credit: MAHMOUD SABBAH / ANADOLU / ANADOLU VIA AFP 3:16 p.m., December 28, 2023 An Israeli soldier, wounded in combat, died after being infected by a…
Candida auris: how dangerous is the resistant fungus?
Candida auris How dangerous is resistant yeast? © luchschenF / Adobe Stock Fungal diseases are stubborn and can spread quickly. The yeast Candida auris is currently causing concern. In the…
Should we be worried about “candida auris”, the deadly fungus that is spreading in the United States?
An alarming observation that gives fans of the series cold sweats The Last of Us. Apocalyptic series, this one describes a humanity decimated because of an epidemic of cordyceps, a…
You’re not dreaming: a fungus could one day replace the plastic parts of our electronic devices
Robin Lamorlette February 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. 6 © Heinontein What if a fungus was a sustainable solution to replace plastic in our electronic devices? It is in any…
The Last of Us: That’s why the series makers have changed the way the fungus is transmitted
THE LAST OF US Jan 24, 2023 at 2:10 p.m The HBO series “The Last of Us” establishes a different way of spreading for the deadly Cordyceps fungus than in…
The Last Of Us on Prime Video: does the killer fungus really exist and can it infect humans?
The series The Last Of Us features survivors of an epidemic linked to a fungus, named cordyceps. Does it really exist and can it infect humans in reality? Warning, spoilers.…
Disgusting flies in the flowerpot? How to get rid of fungus gnats
Not only are fungus gnats a nuisance by buzzing around you while watering flowers, they can also harm your houseplants. In the event of an infestation, you should therefore not…
Nail fungus: which means experts recommend – and really help
There are many causes of nail fungus: You can get infected in the swimming pool or in public showers, a weak immune system can promote the formation and you can…
Multidrug-resistant fungus in the environment infects humans
Variants of the fungus that are resistant to common drugs Aspergillus fumigatus are common in the environment and cause dangerous infections in humans. This is the result of a team…
Disgust alarm in the ear: fungus through headphones?
In-ear headphones promote fungi and bacteria. (Image source: GIGA) Headphones have become a constant companion in everyday life for many people. What often goes unnoticed are health hazards. Bacteria and…
Annoying pests in the flower pot? This helps against fungus gnats
Not only are fungus gnats a nuisance by buzzing around you while watering flowers, they can also harm your houseplants. In the event of an infestation, you should therefore not…