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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.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

