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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.
Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.