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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.
More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.