Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus; its primary habitat is the soil. In its ecological
niche, the fungus has learned how to adapt and proliferate in hostile environments. This …

The fungal kingdom includes at least 6 million eukaryotic species and is remarkable with
respect to its profound impact on global health, biodiversity, ecology, agriculture …

Fungal microorganisms (mycobiota) comprise a small but immunoreactive component of the
human microbiome, yet little is known about their role in human cancers. Pan-cancer …

SUMMARY A significant increase in the incidence of Candida-mediated infections has been
observed in the last decade, mainly due to rising numbers of susceptible individuals …

Dermatophytes are common causes of skin, hair, and nail infections in humans. The most
common species causing infections in humans are Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton …

Aerosols of biological origin play a vital role in the Earth system, particularly in the
interactions between atmosphere, biosphere, climate, and public health. Airborne bacteria …

Individuals suffering from severe viral respiratory tract infections have recently emerged as
“at risk” groups for develo** invasive fungal infections. Influenza virus is one of the most …

Invasive fungal infections constitute a serious threat to an ever-growing population of
immunocompromised individuals and other individuals at risk. Traditional diagnostic …

ABSTRACT A wide diversity of fungi have been detected in the human gastrointestinal (GI)
tract with the potential to provide or influence important functions. However, many of the …

Life-threatening systemic infections often occur due to the translocation of pathogens across
the gut barrier and into the bloodstream. While the microbial and host mechanisms …