Fungal Infection
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Not just skin deep: The silent danger of invasive fungal infections
Health | May 03, 2026, 04:49 PM ISTInvasive fungal infections are a lesser-known but serious health risk, especially for people with weakened immunity. Often beginning with mild symptoms like persistent fever or cough, these infections are frequently misdiagnosed.
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How to effectively ward off fungal infections during monsoon? Essential tips for healthy skin
Health | Aug 20, 2024, 12:25 PM ISTPreventing fungal infections requires a combination of good hygiene practices, mindful lifestyle choices, and prompt treatment when necessary. By following these tips, you can effectively ward off fungal infections and maintain healthy skin and nails.
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Monsoon Skincare: 5 effective ways to prevent fungal infections this rainy season
Health | Jul 09, 2024, 03:48 PM ISTKnow five effective methods to prevent fungal infections during the rainy season, including maintaining hygiene, keeping areas dry, and using antifungal products. Stay healthy and fungus-free with these practical tips.
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Candida auris: From symptoms to prevention, all about the deadly fungal infection spreading in US
Health | Feb 09, 2024, 11:36 AM ISTThis alarming trend of the deadly fungal infection, Candida auris is a reminder of the importance of proper infection control measures and highlights the need for continued research and development of effective treatments for this dangerous infection.
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Fungal Infections: Tips to keep skin irritation at bay during monsoon
Health | Jun 24, 2023, 06:50 PM ISTIn order to stay happy and healthy, it is important to take steps to prevent fungal infections during the monsoon season.
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Kolkata man becomes first person in world to catch fungal infection from a plant; Know more
Health | Apr 04, 2023, 12:58 PM ISTThe 61-year-old from Kolkata has become the first man in the world to have been infected by fungus from a plant.
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What causes skin fungal infections and how to prevent them
Health | Feb 25, 2023, 03:00 PM ISTSkin fungal infections are caused by various types of fungi that thrive in warm, moist environments. Good hygiene practices and avoiding exposure to the fungi can prevent most of these fungal infections.
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Delhi: Rare, 6 cm-long fungal ball extracted from patient's heart valve through 'complex surgery'
India | Aug 10, 2022, 08:22 AM ISTDelhi: This is a very rare case, sometimes found in cardiac surgery patients worldwide and the chances of survival are only 50 per cent.
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‘Superbug’ fungus spread in two cities, health officials say
World | Jul 23, 2021, 07:56 AM ISTEvidence of an untreatable fungus spreading in two hospitals and a nursing home is found in the US.
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Afghanistan finds deadly fungal infection in COVID patients
World | Jul 03, 2021, 08:40 PM ISTA deadly fungal infection known as "black fungus' that first surfaced in Indian COVID-19 patients has been detected in Afghanistan, which is in the middle of a brutal third wave of the coronavirus, Health Minister Wahid Majroh said on Saturday.
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Black Fungus: Know the cause, symptoms and treatment from the experts
News | May 23, 2021, 03:55 PM ISTThe Union government had on Thursday urged states and Union Territories to make mucormycosis or black fungus a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, stating that the infection is leading to prolonged morbidity and mortality among COVID-19 patients. However, the reports of white fungus cases have also raised concerns as infection is found to be more deadly than the black fungus.