Valley fever is an infectious disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of ...

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

A man is worried his home might kill him after claiming black mould in the property hit him with a deadly fungal lung disease ...

The study serves as a stark warning to marijuana growers about the potential dangers of using bat guano. The researchers strongly advise against its use as a fertilizer, particularly for those who may ...

Yellow nails are usually seen as a minor cosmetic issue and are often linked to fungal infections. However, they can also indicate chronic lung conditions and diabetes. This case is the first ...

The men, based in Rochester, New York, died after contracting a rare fungal infection in their lungs from the bat guano they were intending to use as a fertilizer to grow marijuana, according to a ...

Doctors have reported two rare and fatal cases of histoplasmosis, a fungal disease linked to bat guano used as fertilizer for ...

Additionally, pneumonia can also be caused by fungal infections and aspiration (inhaling something, like food or saliva, into your lungs). Bronchitis is a condition that mostly affects the upper ...

Valley fever cases in California have surged by 20% compared to 2023, with over 11,000 reported cases. Learn about the ...

Two men in New York state have died of a rare fungal lung infection that they caught from bat poop — specifically, poop they were using or planned to use as fertilizer to grow cannabis.