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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.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.