Key points A 69-year-old man presented to the emergency department with several months of progressive weakness, exertional dyspnea, and recurrent sinopulmonary infections. Over the preceding 6 months, ...

Uncovering archaeal diversity and function in the urogenital tract offers a fresh lens on yeast infection biology, especially recurrent vulvovaginal ...

Rivals or allies—how do bacteria and fungi interact in our bodies? Until now, bacteria on our mucous membranes were primarily considered to be antagonists of fungi, as they can inhibit their growth.

Mucosal immunology is the study of immune responses that occur at mucosal surfaces, such as the intestines, the urogenital tract and the lungs. These tissues are closely associated with the external ...

Cancer is one of the causes responsible for the most deaths worldwide. In 2020, for example, it resulted in ten million ...

Dr. Linda M. Morris (Medicine): An 80-year-old woman was admitted to this hospital because of cough and hypoxemia. The patient had been in her usual state of health — active in her community and ...

Bimekizumab, a humanised monoclonal antibody, is the first and only dual inhibitor of IL-17A and IL-17F, two pro-inflammatory ...

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus has been reported in 27 U.S. states, including California, according to federal data. Martha Dominguez via Unsplash A deadly, drug-resistant fungus has infected more ...

Sanaz Ghazal, MD, FACOG, is a double board-certified fertility specialist and the founder and medical director of the innovative fertility clinic RISE Fertility. At RISE Fertility, Dr. Ghazal ...

The candida diet starves Candida yeast of carbohydrates to prevent an overgrowth. Gluten-free grains, healthy fats, and low-sugar fruits are allowed on the candida diet. Slowly reintroducing certain ...

Without treatment, vaginal yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis) often get worse, causing more itching, discoloration, and inflammation around the vagina. Cracked skin or constant scratching can lead ...