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fungal infection

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  1. An infection caused by fungi, such as athlete's foot and chlamydia. (See under “Life Sciences.”)


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His widow Louise has claimed there were a number of failings in his care and that she only discovered he had an aspergillus fungal infection after his death.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Scientists have identified a genetic mechanism that could point to new ways of treating a rare but deadly fungal infection that has forced multiple hospital intensive care units to shut down.

From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025

It all began in 2012 when Simpson-Einziger developed a fungal infection while traveling abroad.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Dr Inkster led the investigation into two cases of cryptococcus in 2019, a fungal infection associated with pigeons droppings.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 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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