Fungi (Fungal Infections)

A truly good book is something as wildly natural and primitive, mysterious and marvelous, ambrosial and fertile, as a fungus or a lichen - Henry David Thoreau

Fungi (Fungal Infections)

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Antifungal Resistance and New Strategies to Control Fungal Infections


The fungal kingdom encompasses an enormous diversity of taxa with varied ecological niches, life-cycle strategies, and morphologies. However, little is known of the true biodiversity of Kingdom Fungi. Of the 1.5 million species estimated to belong to this kingdom, only about 5% were formally classified.

Many fungi are parasites for plants, animals, human, and other fungi. Plant pathogenic fungi are able to cause extensive damage and losses to agriculture and forestry including the rice blast fungus, Dutch elm disease, and chestnut blight. Some other fungi can cause serious diseases in humans, several of which may be fatal if left untreated. These include aspergillosis, candidosis,…

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 Antifungal Resistance and New Strategies to Control Fungal Infections

The fungal kingdom encompasses an enormous diversity of taxa with varied ecological niches, life-cycle strategies, and morphologies. However, little is known of the true biodiversity of Kingdom Fungi. Of the 1.5 million species estimated to belong to this kingdom, only about 5% were formally classified.

World of Fungi

This is an interactive website of general fungal biology that covers the whole range of mycology

Fungal Infection Trust

The Fungal Infection Trust is one of the world's foremost charities (foundations) that focusses exclusively on fungal disease research, education, awareness and patient support across the world.

Global Action Fund for Fungal Infections

Gaffi is the only global NGO focussed exclusively on fungal diseases. Our vision is to reduce illness and death associated with fungal diseases worldwide. Our mission is to reach the poor and vulnerable through access to tests and anti fungal drugs.

LIFE

LIFE is a growing organisation. Leading International Fungal Infection (LIFE) has grown from the 20 year old charity the Fungal Infection Trust and is dedicated to improving health in those with fungal disease (infection and allergy). The overall goal is to greatly improve fungal infection outcomes in patients through awareness, improved diagnosis and access to appropriate antifungal therapies, worldwide.

Doctor Fungus

The information provided in this web site is primarily intended for physicians. However, the introductory material has been written with minimal medical terminology so that it can be used by those patients who wish to further their understanding of their illness. Please do keep in mind, however, that medical situations are often complex and this web site is not a substitute for good clinical judgement and consultation with an experienced physician.

European Confederation of Medical Mycology

The European Confederation of Medical Mycology was instituted at the Institut Pasteur in Paris on November 25th, 1993. The purpose of the Confederation is the rendering of support to science and research, the international coordination of scientific and clinical activities, the organisation of mycological conventions and of training programmes.

FungalGuide.ca

This site is designed to help you make intelligent choices about treating one of the most persistent, and widespread skin conditions; fungal infections.

International Society for Human and Animal Mycology

ISHAM is a world wide organization that represents all clinical scientists and fundamental researchers with interest in fungal diseases and fungus-like infections.

Mycology Online

Mycology Online is a joint project of the Mycology Unit at the Adelaide Women's & Children's Hospital and School of Molecular & Biomedical Science at the University of Adelaide.

ESCMID Fungal Infection Study Group

Candida auris is a new species of Candida that is currently causing outbreaks in healthcare settings worldwide. The first outbreak in Europe was described in England in 2015,

MedlinePlus

If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is actually a primitive vegetable. Mushrooms, mold and mildew are examples. Fungi live in air, in soil, on plants and in water. Some live in the human body. Only about half of all types of fungi are harmful.

New England Journal of Medicine

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ScienceDaily

Latest fungus news and articles.

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