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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.
People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.