About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
Cascade of regulated splicing that controls sex determination in Drosophila embr