Genomic changes in the infectious yeast Candida tropicalis may play a role in its resistance to antifungals, according to a ...

No one likes to see their beloved cat sick. However, there are some illnesses you can catch from your cat when caring for ...

A deadly fungal epidemic in Brazil is evolving fast: pollution, cats, and genetics may be fueling its unstoppable spread.

A new study published in Mycology highlights the alarming evolutionary rate of Sporothrix, the fungus that causes ...

NEW YORK -- The New York City Health Department has rolled out a few tips for pet-parents after two cats from two separate households were infected with bird flu. One of the cats infected with the ...

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

Often, though, they’re caused by a fungal infection. These infections most often affect the toes, causing nails to thicken, crumble and become discoloured. The effect isn’t just cosmetic ...

Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD, DACVD, DECVD, DACVM, talks about common fungal skin infections in cats and dogs, and which patients are at risk In this ...

Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions. When my husband and I took our cat to the vet early last year, we were hoping to hear that we had ...

Medics then revealed that Mrs Samnang, from Silver Spring, Maryland, had been infected with the highly contagious fungal infection, ringworm. While the disease is usually mild, causing a ...