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How Fungal Infections in the Lungs Mimic Cancer
To confirm if a lung nodule is cancerous or a fungal infection, a biopsy or tissue sample may be necessary, as each condition ...
University of Manchester9 年
World’s first clinical guidelines for chronic fungal lung infections
Aspergillosis kills about 80% of sufferers over five years, unless diagnosed and treated The new guidelines describe features of the disease and provide treatment recommendations Chronic pulmonary ...
来自MSN10 个月
US Chef Dies Of Rare Fungal Infection Blastomycosis That Made Holes In His Lungs 'Like ...
"The Blastomycosis fungal infection ravaged Ian’s lungs beyond repair," the page read ... About Symptoms, Cure The infection typically develops within two to 15 weeks, the report said.
‘Yellow nail syndrome’ could be a warning sign of tumour squishing the lungs, doctors warn
DOCTORS were shocked to discover a man’s yellowing nails were a sign of a tumour squishing his lungs and heart. The 73-year-old suffered from breathlessness, discoloured nails, and leg ...
Newsweek28 天
New Tuberculosis Cure Could Come From Fungi Found in US Bogs
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health have identified fungal compounds ... lead to treatment-shortening therapies. The parallels between the bog environment and TB lung lesions ...
University of Manchester4 年
Mould discovery in lungs paves way for helping hard to treat asthma
The research showed that severe asthmatics with allergies were ten times more likely to carry higher levels of mould when on corticosteroid treatment. Individuals in the study receiving antifungal ...
BBC3 年
'White fungus': Drug-resistant fungal infections pose threat to India patients
He was administered steroids, a life-saving treatment for severe and critically ... Getty Images The Aspergillus fungus affects the lungs, and it can also be fatal Now doctors are reporting ...