A fungus called Sporothrix brasiliensis spreads from cats to humans, and concerns are growing over its rapid dispersal.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some organisms have the almost-paranormal ability to take one form and then switch to another. Known as ...

Medical mycology encompasses the study, diagnosis, and treatment of infections caused by fungal pathogens. With over 700 fungal species implicated and a subset responsible for human disease, this ...

Blastomycosis is a systemic fungal infection primarily caused by thermally dimorphic fungi in the genus Blastomyces. Typically acquired through inhalation of airborne spores, the disease initially ...