Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.
Did you know?
To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.
Did you know?
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
Did you know?
Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.
Did you know?
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
Crater Lake
Lake
Partially cremated skull from Lake Mungo, Australia.
Eutrophication "الإثراء الغذائي"
Impact of zebra mussels on members of a Great Lake nearshore