When most people think of dangerous infections, they picture bacteria or viruses. But for infectious disease specialists like ...

Cases of a multi-drug resistant, highly-fatal, and highly transmissive fungus are increasing rapidly in the United States, a new study warns.

Jock itch belongs to a group of fungal skin infections called tinea. As in other tinea infections, mold-like fungi known as dermatophytes cause jock itch. These microscopic fungi live on your skin ...

Mucormycosis or ‘black fungus’, is a fungal infection affecting the sinuses, lungs, brain, and skin. The fungal infection is ...

It's a good idea to check the surrounding skin for fungal infections if you notice them on your toenails. Fungal infections can spread to the skin beside the nail or between the toes, creating a ...