fungal infection
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It emerged that a fungal infection often linked to pigeon droppings had been listed as a contributory factor in the death of a 10-year-old boy.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
She had perotinitis, an inflammation of the lining of the abdomen, often caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2025
Valley fever is another global infectious threat — this one a fungal infection – that is gaining a stronghold in the U.S.
From Salon ● May 23, 2024
"Healthcare providers must prioritize the use of diagnostic tests when faced with an unknown fungal infection," Ghannoum said.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2024
Trench foot, a painful fungal infection, was brought on by standing in cold, wet mud for days and nights while wearing field boots.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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