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
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
Then, singer Adele announced on stage in Las Vegas in 2023 that she had contracted a fungal infection as a result of perspiring.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 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
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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