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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 immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.