mycology
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How Did a Human End Up Infected by This Rose-Killing Fungus?
A man in India is the first person thought to be sickened by a fungus that usually attacks and kills rose plants.
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Fungicide-Treated Fruits May Harbour Deadly Super-Yeast, Study Finds
Recent research out of India raises concerns over the transmission risks of a harmful and hard-to-kill fungal infection. The study found drug-resistant strains of Candida auris on apples that had been treated with fungicides. The findings suggest that apples and other fruits dosed with these chemicals can inadvertently fuel the emergence and spread of this germ,…
